2005 ipod mini...problem...and it hasn't even been a year!!??

So, I got my ipod mini for Christmas last year and it has been working fine until recently. The other day I charged it for OVER a day and then whilst working out...it died...after about 15 min. I got this as a gift, so I am not sure of when it was purchased...or how long the warranty lasts. I really need some help. I didn't use it as much as most and always charged it. I just can't believe the battery is failing after a year.

There is some excellent battery info here which may help determine if you have a bad battery.
http://www.vsa.cape.com/~danh/ipod.htm
Your iPod has a 12 month warranty (how is it a 2005 iPod if you got last year?!), so to see if it is still under warranty, click here and enter the serial number (bottom right corner).
If it is, you would be well advised to send it in before the warranty expires.

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