Can you run an iPod without a battery?

Can you run an iPod without a battery?

You’ll need to copy music manually to the iPod (which you can do without a battery, as long as the iPod is connected to a power source), and you can then connect the iPod to any computer running iTunes (as long as the iPod is formatted for the computer you plan to use).

Are iPod batteries replaceable?

If your battery has a manufacturing defect and it’s covered by our warranty, AppleCare+, or consumer law, we’ll replace it at no additional cost. If you’re covered by AppleCare+ for your iPod touch and your battery can hold less than 80 percent of its original capacity, we’ll service it at no charge.

How do you take the back off an iPod touch?

Insert the large opening tool into the right side of the iPod, with the edge of the tool pointing towards the metal back. Gently enlarge the existing crevice by wiggling the large opening tool and moving it to the right. Continue doing so until the right side of the iPod is loose.

Can an iPod last forever?

Nothing lasts forever, and iPods are no exception. Like all electronic devices, your iPod will eventually take a trip to the big Apple Store in the sky. Failures to any of these components can result in a dead iPod but, in some cases, even without going for a fix-up, you can still use the iPod in some way.

What do you use to take battery out of iPod?

Use a spudger to lift the battery and the attached orange cable out of the iPod. If you have a 160 GB iPod, the battery will be thicker than the one pictured. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can use a hair dryer or a heat gun on the back of the iPod to soften the glue holding the battery in place.

Can a 160 GB iPod battery be removed?

If you have a 160 GB iPod, the battery will be thicker than the one pictured. If you have trouble removing the battery, you can use a hair dryer or a heat gun on the back of the iPod to soften the glue holding the battery in place.

How much does it cost to replace an iPod battery?

For about $59 plus shipping and handling (prices vary, depending on model), Apple will replace your iPod battery. You can also take it to an Apple retail store for repair. But the iPod you get back won’t be what you had before. Basically, you get a brand new iPod.

Where is the battery on an iPod Classic?

The battery is attached to the rear panel with adhesive. Be careful not to tear the orange headphone jack or hold button ribbon cables when removing the battery. Use a spudger to lift the battery and the attached orange cable out of the iPod. If you have a 160 GB iPod, the battery will be thicker than the one pictured.

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