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iPod Users Get Official Battery Replacement

Posted by pudge on from the just-buy-a-new-iPod dept.

turkmenistani writes "It's about time. After much complaining from iPod owners, Apple has finally started an official Official iPod Battery replacement (requires a free Apple ID). Although battery replacements have been available for older iPods for some time now, Apple has finally taken heed to their user requests and are now offering the service. From the Support page: '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.' Although the service is $99, they state in the article '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.' So make sure you back up that music before shipping it off!"

3 of 93 comments (clear)

  1. $99? by Captain+Splendid · · Score: 4, Interesting
    You have to be kidding! I know the iPods are still in the early/expensive phase, but a hundred bucks for a battery is highway robbery, especially as they don't seem to last more than a year.

    Are there any third-party developers making cheaper versions? Sounds like there is a market there.

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  2. And if your iPod isn't in mint shape ? by kalidasa · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Mine has a very, very nice scratch all along the right side. Does this mean if I replace the battery I'll get one without the scratch?

  3. Another way this program could be used by Joey+Patterson · · Score: 3, Interesting

    1. User buys new iPod.
    2. Several years later, iPod dies.
    3. User blames the problem on a dead battery (even though that might not be the case) and sends iPod back to Apple.
    4. User gets new/refurbished iPod.