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Can I replace my iPod battery myself?
Fortunately, replacing an MP3 player battery is something that you can do yourself without specialised tools. Do not attempt this if your iPod is still under warranty as you will invalidate it; get Apple to fix it for free instead. The difficulty of battery replacement varies by model (see box below).
Does restore iPod erase music?
Resetting does not restore the iPod touch to its original factory condition, nor does it erase anything — your content and settings remain intact. After you reset the iPod touch, everything should be back to normal, including your music and data files.
How much does an iPod battery cost to replace?
If it is out of warranty, Apple will replace the battery in your iPod touch for a cost of US$79 plus US$6.95 shipping. However, a variety of less expensive third-party battery replacement services also are available.
How do you fix an iPod Classic that won’t charge?
Connect your iPod to a different USB port or wall outlet. If you use a USB port to charge your iPod, you may simply have a low-powered port, according to Apple. You can often resolve this by switching the cable to a different port, or using a wall charger (sold separately) to recharge instead.
How long does an iPod Classic battery last?
The lifespan of iPod Classic battery is about 400 recharge cycles, so if you have been charging it twice a day, it may not last 1 year. If it is still under warranty bring it in to the Apple store for replacement, if it is not , they may charge you US$59.
How do I unfreeze my iPod classic?
Force restart your iPod classic
- Put the Hold switch firmly in the unlocked position.
- Press and hold the Menu and Center (or Select) buttons for 8 seconds, or until you see the Apple logo.
When you restore your iPod does it delete everything?
If you restore your ipod, it will erase all of your music on the ipod. But you don’t need to worry about that. Only if you sync the music files to iTunes, the problem that how to recover music from iPod seems simple after you restore your iPod. You can use Data Recovery software to help you restore music files.
What happens if I replace an iPod Classic battery myself?
I have an iPod Classic that needs a new battery; the old battery will no longer hold a charge. I’ve been told that if I send it to Apple to be fixed they will restore the device and the music will be lost. If I replace the battery myself, will the music/data stay on the hard drive?
Do you lose your data when you replace your iPod?
No. No you will not. The battery does not contain your data, it only powers your device. The data is stored on your hard drive. Unless you replace your hard drive, restore your ipod, or break it, you will not lose your data.
How many songs can I replace on my iPod Classic?
By using the additional Nice-To-Have Playlist, every Sync would remove recently played nice-to-have music and replace it with a new selection. By the way, 90GB of music is approximately 12,000 songs which will play continuously for 40 days!
Do you have to buy another iPod Classic?
In an ideal world, you’d buy another Classic, but since the Classic is no longer available, the best advice is to accept that and move on.