| There are two ways to handle just about any repair | | | | Replacing a battery seems simple enough until you |
| for your iPod. You can either repair iPod yourself | | | | take into account that iPod isn't designed to be |
| using a Do-It-Yourself Kit, or have a professional iPod | | | | opened easily. Opening the iPod to change the |
| technician complete and guarantee the work for you. | | | | battery can damage the devise if you're not using |
| Read about the pros and cons associated with the | | | | the proper tools. The battery used by the iPod |
| top two iPod related repair issues and what to look | | | | generally lasts about 500 cycles. For an average iPod |
| out for in the process. | | | | user, this equates to about one year of use. |
| Screen Repair | | | | As time passes, your battery will hold its charge for |
| The leading cause of an iPod in need of repair is a | | | | shorter periods of time and need to be charged |
| broken or damaged LCD screen. Even though the | | | | more often. You can find a battery for your iPod at |
| iPod may still work with a cracked, scratched, or | | | | Best Buy, CompUSA, Circuit City or online store. The |
| broken screen, this severely reduces the usability and | | | | service professionals can help you find the right |
| aesthetic appeal. | | | | battery for your model. You can also download your |
| If you were one of the first to get the iPod Nano, | | | | model's instruction manual on Apple's website for |
| you may be entitled to a free replacement. After | | | | reference. |
| numerous complaints, Apple admitted that a small | | | | Many iPod owners opt to leave battery replacement |
| number of Nanos (less than one tenth of a percent) | | | | to a specialty iPod shop. Apple offers a battery |
| were shipped with faulty screens due to a | | | | replacement service for $59, a reduction in price from |
| manufacturing problem. | | | | their original $99 price. Specialty iPod repair shops |
| For the rest of us, there's the choice between a | | | | often offer incentives with battery replacement, |
| do-it-yourself replacement screen or professional | | | | including lifetime Platinum Battery Program where you |
| repair. Apple has engineered many of its new | | | | get a free yearly battery replacement for as long as |
| products specifically to be customer friendly when it | | | | you own your iPod. |
| comes to repairs. By doing a search for "iPod LCD | | | | There are a few simple tips for getting the longest |
| screen repair" you'll find kits for all models of iPods | | | | lifespan from your battery. Make it a habit to let your |
| that can be ordered online for between $79 and | | | | iPod charge long enough to obtain a full charge which |
| $149. | | | | takes about 4 hours. Charging the battery for short |
| Those who aren't comfortable opening their iPod and | | | | periods of time repeatedly can reduce the battery's |
| replacing the screen themselves can opt for | | | | lifespan. Turning off unnecessary features such as |
| professional repair. It's important to choose a | | | | the back lighting and the equalizer will also extend the |
| company that specializes in iPod repair. Some | | | | battery life. Compressed songs that are 9 MB or |
| companies offer a free diagnostic check for your | | | | smaller take the least effort for iPod to cache, also |
| iPod. If your iPod was damaged in a fall and you're | | | | reducing the power needed from the battery. |
| not sure if there is additional damage beyond the | | | | Apple has made it simple for iPod owners to make |
| screen, this may be the best option. Although a little | | | | choices about how they prefer to handle their repairs. |
| more expensive than a do-it-yourself kit, you won't | | | | No matter your choice, it's important to verify that |
| risk causing additional damage to your iPod during the | | | | the place where you purchase your part or have |
| repair. | | | | your repair done specializes in iPod service. |
| Battery Replacement | | | | |