I own an iPod Mini which I won in a drawing about 2 years ago. At the time, the mini was no longer being sold - having been replaced by the 1G Nanos, but this one was special, with 6Gb of storage.
Recently, the battery has struggled to keep a charge. And more than once, I have gone out for my run only to find it dead within half a mile. I thought to replace it with a shiny new iPod Nano, but didn't really want to spend the $199 (okay, I did want to spend the money, but my husband didn't). I found a website online where I could replace the battery myself with their kit - and it seemed to have good reviews. And the batteries reportedly lasted longer than the original battery.
So I took the $30 plunge and ordered the battery. It arrived today and I managed to take my iPod apart and install the new battery.
I reassembled it and, lo and behold, the iPod powered up!
We shall see over time if I didn't break anything else and if the battery holds. If it lasts me awhile, it will be worth the $30.
4 comments:
I love being able to save some dough and still get use out of something I already own.
That's a wise use of $30!
I'm like Maddy. I hope it stays working!!
Worth it indeed! Good job!
Wowee - well done you! I've already worn out enough ipods - you inspire me...
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