What You Need to Know About Your iPod Battery

iPod battery life is essential for many users. Users say that an iPod battery degrades over time and is not easily replaceable. That’s true, to a point, as the battery is lithium based; although it can be recharged up to 500 times, it does degrade over a period of time.

Furthermore, because of the way Apple designed the iPod battery, it is challenging for owners of the iPod Nano 8GB to change it on their own. Does that mean that the iPod Nano 8GB was designed to be a disposable device? No. Users expect the iPod Nano 8GB to last a long time.

As with all lithium based batteries, the iPod battery cannot be expected to last more than two years. This nets the user hundreds of charges; however, at some point, the lithium battery will stop working. Users can’t replace the battery the way they can with other digital devices.

This is because the iPod battery is soldered into the iPod Nano 8GB case. The situation this dilemma created caused untold frustration to iPod Nano 8GB users, who were quickly offered an alternative by 3rd party manufacturers who agreed to either replace the iPod battery or sell users a do it yourself kit. Some users would prefer not to mess with changing the iPod battery and instead, ship their iPod Nano 8GB to Apple for replacement.

Users may also be interested in how to make their iPod battery last longer; tips can be found on the Apple website. Tips to extend the life of your iPod battery: Keep your iPod Nano 8GB at room temperature An iPod battery functions at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature, between 0 to 35 C (or 32 to 95 F).

Don’t leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. Never expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight as this can damage the device. When unattended, Press the Pause. When leaving the room, press the hold button to pause your iPod Nano 8GB.

Your iPod will continue to play if the hold button is not engaged. This can significantly impact the life of your iPod battery. Most of the time, you will not need back lighting.

Constantly using back lighting will drain your battery faster than anything. Turn off back lighting unless using it is absolutely necessary. You can do this by choosing Settings then Back light Timer, then Off. Most people don’t realize that even when their iPod Nano isn’t in use, the battery is still working.

A small amount of battery power is still being used, even when your iPod is asleep. By ensuring your iPod is used and stored at room temperature, you can significantly limit the amount of battery current being used. By doing this, the battery in your iPod can last as long as 28 days.