Ipod Battery

**Mayo** · 10-30-2008, 12:12 AM

Any of you guys ever change your ipod battery before? I have a 30GB 5th Gen. video ipod that dies like 20 minutes after a full charge just playing music. I found one website that looks pretty reliable:
http://www.ipodjuice.com/video-ipod-...GB-550-mAh.htm

I can either just buy the battery and the installing kit for $40 and do it myself, or pay them an extra $20 to install it for me. They have videos and detailed diagrams on how to do it. I was just wondering if anyone had experience doing this before, any input would be appreciated.

**Vietnamese Crippler** · 10-30-2008, 01:02 AM

It is very easy. I've done both a 3rd gen and a 5th gen and both are very easy to replace the battery, although each has a different battery.

Just make sure you open the case carefully because you don't want to damage the 2 connections to the mainboard or damage the wires. It'll take a slight tug to be able to pull the battery connection out, so don't freak out if it doesn't release right away.

BTW, I suggest buying the battery off eBay; I got mine for the 5th gen for ~$10. But if you want peace of mind, go ahead and by it from that store.

**Mayo** · 10-30-2008, 08:44 PM

With that website, they offer a *special tool* to help open the case. If I buy the battery off eBay instead, what should I use to open it, just a flat screwdriver or something?

Thx for your help!

**Vietnamese Crippler** · 10-30-2008, 09:14 PM

You can buy the battery off ebay with an opening tool, but that tool is a flimsy plastic. It will do the job, but you'll have to be careful not to break the tip.

You can use anything that's REALLY flat though. For example, I used a scalpel to slip in between the metal case and plastic face and pry apart the connections, although it did slightly chip the plastic (but I couldn't care less about things like that).

**Mayo** · 10-30-2008, 09:52 PM

I ended up finding on on eBay here in Ontario and ordered it tonight, so it should only take a few days to reach me.

Awesome, thanks again!

10-30-2008, 12:12 AM	#1
Mayo not gayo Posts: 7,676	Ipod Battery Any of you guys ever change your ipod battery before? I have a 30GB 5th Gen. video ipod that dies like 20 minutes after a full charge just playing music. I found one website that looks pretty reliable: http://www.ipodjuice.com/video-ipod-...GB-550-mAh.htm I can either just buy the battery and the installing kit for $40 and do it myself, or pay them an extra $20 to install it for me. They have videos and detailed diagrams on how to do it. I was just wondering if anyone had experience doing this before, any input would be appreciated. MIAMI DOLPHINS ASS RAPE ATTACK!

10-30-2008, 01:02 AM	#2
Vietnamese Crippler Unnecessarily awesome Posts: 8,323	It is very easy. I've done both a 3rd gen and a 5th gen and both are very easy to replace the battery, although each has a different battery. Just make sure you open the case carefully because you don't want to damage the 2 connections to the mainboard or damage the wires. It'll take a slight tug to be able to pull the battery connection out, so don't freak out if it doesn't release right away. BTW, I suggest buying the battery off eBay; I got mine for the 5th gen for ~$10. But if you want peace of mind, go ahead and by it from that store. Last edited by Vietnamese Crippler; 10-30-2008 at 01:04 AM.

10-30-2008, 08:44 PM	#3
Mayo not gayo Posts: 7,676	With that website, they offer a special tool to help open the case. If I buy the battery off eBay instead, what should I use to open it, just a flat screwdriver or something? Thx for your help!

10-30-2008, 09:14 PM	#4
Vietnamese Crippler Unnecessarily awesome Posts: 8,323	You can buy the battery off ebay with an opening tool, but that tool is a flimsy plastic. It will do the job, but you'll have to be careful not to break the tip. You can use anything that's REALLY flat though. For example, I used a scalpel to slip in between the metal case and plastic face and pry apart the connections, although it did slightly chip the plastic (but I couldn't care less about things like that).

10-30-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
Mayo not gayo Posts: 7,676	I ended up finding on on eBay here in Ontario and ordered it tonight, so it should only take a few days to reach me. Awesome, thanks again!