How to replace iPod's battery?

My iPod has been freezing up, most notably when I try to add music to it in itunes. I have had to restore it at least 5 times, and I am starting to think it's the battery, because when I CAN get it to work, the battery is always really low...
I realized also that the stupid car adapter I bought for it is also a charger, so it's been charging ALL the time, which would probably mean the battery is super played out.
I've heard lots of bad things about their batteries anyway. Is there a way to replace just that? Is it cost effective? It's out of warranty (just barely, of course) and as it was a gift, I don't have applecare on it...

It may be neither the ipod nor the battery. Since it is freezing during syncing, and doesn't seem to be charging, I would first make sure that the USB port you are connecting it to is USB 2.0. For instance, if I connect my ipod to a port that is not 2.0, I see a message that says this device would perform faster if connected to USB. 2.0. Do you see this message ever? If you are not sure which ports on your computer are 2.0, a good rule of thumb is to connect it to a porton the back of the computer. The ports on the front of the tower, on the keyboard, or onthe monitor are not usually 2.0.
Also, you did not mention if the computer you are connecting the ipod to is a laptop or a desktop, which can make a BIG difference.

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