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Friday, October 1, 2010

Need An IPod Touch Battery Replacement

By James Keyes

When the iPod Touch was first being sold it was the best thing since sliced bread. Now everybody of their software allegiance could enjoy this amazing new toy. It wasn't until approximately a year after its launch when it became necessary replace the battery in the iPod Touch that things hit a snag.

Unlike a regular cell phone, replacing the battery in the iPod Touch isn't easy. To replace the battery, you must remove the casing which exposes the internal components and introduces the possibility of damage.

Initially, Apple provided a battery replacement service for much less than the cost on a new iPod Touch and sometime later they offered a one year extended warranty for even less that covered the battery. But, when Apple sends the replacement, it isn't your original it is a refurbished iPod Touch. These days, there are qualified repair shops that will replace the battery in your iPod Touch for less than what Apple charges and kits for the do it yourselfers for even less than that. .

The problem with replacing the battery yourself is that iPod Touch wasn't designed for the average user to change the battery. There are many people who have been able to change their own battery without a problem, although numerous forums on the Internet have long lists of complications that users have encountered while trying to change the battery themselves.

There are numerous repair shops on the Internet who will do the replacement for about the same as the cost of the battery. There are also some who will provide additional incentives like an iPod Touch lifetime battery replacement program. With this program, the repair shop will replace the battery once a year for life. In addition, you will have your iPod Touch back within two days 48 hours and have 30% more power than with the original battery.

If you decide to replace the battery yourself, there are some things that you need to remember. First, make sure that you check the details of the battery replacement prior to sending off for a do it yourself kit. You will need a small thin tool on hand to pry apart the casing. After you remove the screws that hold the case together, some force is required to open it and reveal the circuitry. There have been numerous people who have damaged their cases by trying to pry the iPod Touch apart without having the proper tools. Most replacement batteries come with special tools to help pry the case open. Last, don't remove the rubber pad that is located behind the hard drive when you are disconnecting the battery.

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