IPOD mini battery is totally DEAD

wassup MINI users i've had my iPOD MINI just over a year been working great but just a few days ago it just died on me. i didnt charge it while i was using it, so i figured id just use all battery life and then when it died i could just RE-charge the bad boy......sh*t now when i try to charge it via USB/wall charger nothing happens....i mean nothing no icon, no smilie no nothing can someone help me out on this issue thanks

u should probraly send it to Apple or to an electronics store to replace the battery. I read somewhere they still do that for mini's. i think i have to get a new battery too cuz mine barely lasts for a few songs anymore, even when its fully charged.
anywho
cheers
Pokey

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