| If you are in the market for a new Apple iPod, | | | | make certain to keep it in sleep mode so you are |
| you may be enthusiastic at the idea of putting it | | | | not having the battery rundown. |
| to use immediately. However make certain that | | | | In the Event Your Battery Does Run Dead |
| you are aware of how to keep your new iPod | | | | When the first Apple iPods were introduced, the |
| running and looking great for years to come. | | | | option of having replacement batteries was not |
| Specifically because a brand-new Apple iPod is | | | | offered. In place of that, Apple's expectations for |
| going to cost you more than just a few dollars, | | | | consumers were that by the time they needed |
| you want to make certain that your doing | | | | to replace a battery, you, as a user, would buy a |
| everything possible to take proper care of it, so | | | | refurbished Apple iPod at a significant price. |
| you do not end up throwing your hard earned | | | | After some very highly publicized complaints from |
| money at a newer one sooner than you wish to. | | | | consumers in regards to battery problems, |
| Here are a few pointers to keep you or recover | | | | including a class-action lawsuit, Apple designed and |
| from possibly one or more of these likely | | | | developed a battery replacement program which |
| problems in an Apple iPod; one main problem being | | | | costs much less than the original cost of repair an |
| that of a dead battery. If you wish to maintain | | | | Apple iPod that had a dead battery. |
| your Apple iPod without being chained to a plug, | | | | If your looking to try the do-it-yourself route you |
| you need to keep your battery in good running | | | | should have a battery that will have a longer life |
| condition. While Apple works hard to build a | | | | on each charge. There are third-party |
| product with a battery life that is long-lasting, the | | | | manufacturers that do offer replacement kits |
| fact is that now and then batteries do wear out | | | | that have batteries that very often exceed the |
| unfortunately. | | | | power of the batteries that the Apple iPod comes |
| While this is definitely something that is not | | | | supplied with. |
| desired, it does happen occasionally, and you | | | | It is important to keep in mind, though, of some |
| should be mindful of what steps to take if it does | | | | difficulties that some models have: IPod Nanos |
| happen, as well as what are the best ways to | | | | have batteries that are soldered onto the main |
| minimize the risk that your battery will wear out | | | | board, and the latest iPods have batteries that |
| anytime soon. | | | | are glued to the back plate. Even if you happen to |
| One good rule of thumb is to have your Apple | | | | not own one of these two models, be cautious |
| iPod kept away from temperature extremes. | | | | when you handle the battery yourself. When in |
| Even if you plan to be in a bank or grocery store | | | | doubt, your battery replacement should be done |
| for just a few minutes, do not fall for the | | | | by Apple Computer. |
| temptation of leaving your iPod inside of your car, | | | | However, if you follow some of the tips listed |
| since extremely cold or extremely warm | | | | above and use some care, the battery in your |
| temperatures has the capability of damaging your | | | | Apple iPod will have a very long life. |
| battery. When your Apple iPod is not in use, | | | | |