How many years?

Hello, I have a Creative Zen 4gb that I've had for about a month and a half now. I had some problems on the second day I owned it but since it's been perfect.
I'm wondering as to how many years I can get out of the battery. It appears that once the battery is wasted I have to throw away the whole thing. Anyway I really like this player and use it pretty much everyday and every chance I get.
Is there a way to replace the battery or maybe send my player in to be refurbished? I can't get those answers off the support site at all. As much as I like this player it just bothers me that it may only last a year and then I'd have to buy another. I'd appreciate your answers.

Re: How many years?" Don't store your player in a hot car. Heat and age are the two big killers of lithium ion battery life. I had (gave to son) a Gateway notebook with the original lith ion battery that still holds a pretty good charge nearly 9 years later! Never let your battery totally die---keep it topped off at least 40% or so. Storing a "dead" lithium ion battery can screw it up and cause it to fail to recharge. You can let it run down all the way if you have to, but charge it right away. The small residual charge will bleed off and can leave you with a really dead battery that might have to be reworked to take a charge again. Your player will cut off before the battery is totally "dead". Don't worry.
Generally you should still have over 80 percent battery capacity after a year of use (I find I have at least that much). Your battery will lose capacity with use and time, but should last as long as you want to keep your player. A much better model you'll want will come along long before your battery dies, in all likelihood.

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