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iPod Battery FAQ... Frquently Asked Questions!
Q: What is the expected life expectancy of the iPod battery?
A: Many factors can, of course, influence this. Under good conditions, you should indeed get around the specified hours of battery life on a new iPod. This amount varies with age, usage style, and other factors, such as music encoding format, backlight use, EQ setting etc.
- iPod touch: 22 hours
- iPod classic: 40 hours
- iPod video: 14 hours
- 4th generation iPod: 12 hours
- 1st to 3rd generation iPod: 8 hours
- 3rd generation iPod nano: 24 hours
- 2nd generation iPod nano: 24 hours
- 1st generation iPod nano: 24 hours
- 3rd generation iPod shuffle: 12 hours
- 2nd generation iPod shuffle: 12 hours
- 1st generation iPod shuffle: 12 hours
- 2nd generation iPod photo: 15 hours
- 1st generation iPod Photo: 8 hours
- 2nd generation iPod Mini: 18 hours
- 1st generation iPod Mini: 8 hours
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Q: What is an iPod charge cycle?
A: Your iPod… if properly charged will retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 400 full charge and discharge cycles. If your iPod battery does not hold charge any longer… you may need to replace it.
Q: What kind of battery is used?
A: Your iPod uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Lithium ion batteries pack in a higher power density and gives you a longer battery life. Lithium-ion batteries also uses a fast charge to charge your iPod to 80 per cent capacity and switches back to trickle charging. This is roughly about 2 hours of charge time to power your iPod to 80 per cent capacity, then another 2 hours to fully charge it -- as long as you're not using your iPod while it's charging.
Q: What happens if I have a battery problem?
A: The iPod warranty is one year including the battery. If your iPod battery perform at less than 50% of its stated capacity, you can get it replaced. Go to… http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery.html. You can also extend your iPod's warranty, including battery coverage, to two years with AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod…. http://www.apple.com/support/products/applecareipod.html.
Q: Can I service my own battery if it is out of warranty?
A: The iPod is not meant to be self-serviced. However, there are third parties out there that sells iPod batteries including the tools to open the iPod. Click here to learn more about replacing your iPod battery -- opens in new window.
Q: Are there external battery kits?
A: Yes, there are. They basically use AA batteries to extend the
play time of your iPod. Click here to learn more about external iPod battery kits -- opens in new window.
Q: What is the iPod out-of-warranty battery replacement program?
A: This is a service provided by Apple if your iPod battery's ability to hold charge has diminished.
Click here to learn more about iPod Out-of-warranty Battery Replacement Program -- opens in new window.
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