| What You Need to Know About Your iPod Battery |
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| Electronics - iPhones and iPods |
| Written by James Logan |
| Sunday, 09 August 2009 16:35 |
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iPod battery life is an important issue to most iPod users. The iPod battery weakens over time and it is not easily replaced. This contention has merit, because, although the iPod battery can be recharged hundreds of times, it does lose power over time.
iPod battery life is an important consideration to most iPod users. Users say that an iPod battery degrades over time and is not easily changed. This contention has merit, because, although the iPod battery can be recharged hundreds of times, it does lose power over a period of time. Furthermore, because of the way Apple designed the iPod battery, it is tricky for owners of the iPod Nano 8GB to replace it on their own. Did Apple actually create the iPod Nano 8GB to be a disposable digital audio player? No. Users expect the iPod Nano 8GB to last a long time. The lifespan of the iPod battery is only a few years, as it is lithium based. Although users can expect to obtain 300 to 500 complete charges, eventually, lithium batteries wear out. Users who think they can simply open the iPod Nano 8GB case and take off and replace the battery will be disappointed. When Apple designed the iPod Nano 8GB, they integrated the battery into the devices circuitry. This created a wide open marketplace for third party manufacturers to offer an iPod battery replacement kit, including step by step instructions on how to remove and replace the battery in the iPod Nano 8GB. Apple also offers to replace the iPod battery, but users have to ship their iPod Nano 8GB to the company for replacement. In addition, Apple offers users tips on their website on how to conserve their iPod battery. Tips to extend the life of your iPod battery: Keep your iPod Nano 8GB at room temperature An iPod battery performs at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature. Don't leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. Never expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight as this can damage the iPod. When unattended, click the Pause. When leaving the room, use the hold button to pause your iPod Nano 8GB. iPod will continue to play if left playing until the iPod battery drains out. Make it a habit to turn off your iPod Nano 8GB when you're not using it to conserve battery power. When the room is well lit, you don't need back lighting. This feature uses up much of the reserved battery power. If you don't absolutely need it, turn it off. Select Settings, Back light Timer, Off. Even when you're not using your iPod Nano 8GB, the battery power is slowly draining. A small amount of battery power is still being used, even when your iPod is asleep. While you will not be able to stop the draining of your iPod battery, you can slow it down by storing your iPod at room temperature. Taking this one easy step will maximize the use of your iPod battery. About the Author: For Complete Reviews, Price Comparisons, How To Guides and more on iPod Nano & iPod Battery, please visit the new iPod Nano 4th Gen Resources site. Grab the very practical FREE copy of the complete guide on getting the most from your iPod. |