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iPod battery replaced

After iPod 3G battery replacement

I bought a replacement iPod battery for about $30 (plus shipping), and just replaced my battery. I was extremely scared to take my precious apart, but it all worked out. Then, the moment came after I snapped everything back closed to see if it’d turn on again. I plugged it in, and the Apple logo came up. Phew!

 

10 Comments

I’m going to have to do this eventually…

I’m SO not looking forward to it.

Posted by Josh on 10 September 2005 @ 7am

If I had an iPod… then I might have to worry… but the boss won’t let me get one.

Posted by Chris on 10 September 2005 @ 1pm

@Josh: I was dreading it, but at the same time keeping my eye on the end result. I’m definitely glad I was able to save about $30. :)

@Chris: The iPod Nano doesn’t look too bad. If you could save up $200, I’d say it’s worth it. If you get one. *crosses fingers*

Posted by Bryan on 11 September 2005 @ 12am

It’s not the cash… I could go all out right now and still have a bit to spare. But now that I’m living with the girlfriend, everything is “our” money. =)

Posted by Chris on 11 September 2005 @ 5pm

Ohhhh, gotcha!

Posted by Bryan on 11 September 2005 @ 8pm

I don’t know if you’ve seen iPodjuice, but they offer iPod batteries and a tool that claims to make it much easier to open a pod than the blue tools in your picture - check it out for yourself.

Posted by Anthony on 23 September 2005 @ 8pm

I haven’t heard of them, nor have I seen that site mentioned at iLounge. If it’s not there, I can’t help but be kind of skeptical (especially if iLounge is the authority for iPods and iTunes). It doesn’t look too shady, fortunately.

Posted by Bryan on 23 September 2005 @ 11pm

I recently used IPOD Juice and there is no need to be skeptical. I opted for them to change my battery out for me. I am very attached to my IPOD…..just wanted to let you know…

Posted by E on 11 August 2006 @ 1pm

If I need to get a new battery, I’ll probably check out ipodjuice now. That iOpener looks similar, but I’m hopeful will work much better.

Posted by Bryan on 11 August 2006 @ 4pm

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Posted by All Narfed Up - Battery replaced with ipodjuice.com on 3 April 2008 @ 11am

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