iPod Battery Replacement Details from Apple
Apple's iPod Support site references the upcoming iPod Battery Replacement program in a list of troubleshooting steps for the iPod.
- If your iPod fails to hold a charge and it's more than a year old, you may need a new battery. Click Continue to order iPod battery service for $99 USD. This program is not available in Europe at this time.
The page warns that "iPod equipment that is sent in for battery service or service requiring other repairs will be replaced with functionally equivalent new, used, or refurbished iPod equipment. You will not receive the same iPod that was sent in for service."
According to information available to MacRumors, engraved iPods may simply have a longer turnaround.
The program appears to be now available.
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108 months ago
I have more on my iPod than on my computer due to disk space issues.
That's a lousy program.
Plus 99 bucs seems expenseive! :(
That's a lousy program.
Plus 99 bucs seems expenseive! :(
108 months ago
What's with the engraved iPods? Will I also get another (engraved) one or will they send mine back?
108 months ago
I like how you can now replace the battery. Believe it or not, this has been one of the main reasons I haven't gotten an iPod. I'm not going to drop $500 and have my purchase be useless in a year or two because of a dead battery.
I don't like how they won't send your own iPod back to you. In fact, I find it unnacceptable. I guess it would be nice if they sent you one with less scratches, ect., but I develop a personal bond with my stuff. I don't like the idea of being given something different.
I don't like how they won't send your own iPod back to you. In fact, I find it unnacceptable. I guess it would be nice if they sent you one with less scratches, ect., but I develop a personal bond with my stuff. I don't like the idea of being given something different.
108 months ago
Um, if I spent a year and a half keeping my ipod pristine and wanted the battery replaced, I'd be really annoyed to receive some scratched up refurb. I don't know how I feel about this exchange program.
Alia
Alia
108 months ago
Face it folks, two years from now the next generation iPod will be even more versatile, larger capacity, and a better design (my guess: wireless). I bought my iPod with the understanding that this device will undoubtedly be replaced in a couple years -- at the most. I just know when I see that next killer device from Apple this one is going on Ebay and I'll be dropping a few more bills for the next best thing. That's just the way it is. Resistance is futile.
108 months ago
Well there's a bloody surprise. 'Not available in Europe at this time'. Do our batteries never fail then? So how long will we have to wait for this service? It joins a lengthening list of US only services...:mad:
108 months ago
"This program is not available in Europe at this time."
What the f?ck is wrong with Apple, time and time again ignoring International markets?
Hello Apple around 50% of your revenue comes from outside the US borders. If you want it to stay that way, SUPPORT OTHER MARKETS.
Fu?king retards.
What the f?ck is wrong with Apple, time and time again ignoring International markets?
Hello Apple around 50% of your revenue comes from outside the US borders. If you want it to stay that way, SUPPORT OTHER MARKETS.
Fu?king retards.
108 months ago
Lithium Ion and Lithium polymer cells are quite cheap. Available to the consumer for $5 at a place like all electronics .
Shame Apple charges so much (while the iPod does not charge so much... Ha!)
Shame Apple charges so much (while the iPod does not charge so much... Ha!)
108 months ago
Originally posted by acj
Lithium Ion and Lithium polymer cells are quite cheap. Available to the consumer for $5 at a place like all electronics .
Shame Apple charges so much (while the iPod does not charge so much... Ha!)
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