Ipod mini battery problem caused by damage to ipod

I have experienced the recent battery problems (not holding charge, etc)and have been advised that, in this instance, they could have been caused by damage to the hold button. Has anyone come across this or know whether this is correct?

Your iPod battery has reached the end of its service life. As your iPod is still under a year old, Apple will replace the battery for you free of charge if you send it off to them.
If you don't want to send the iPod back, you could put up with your 2 hour battery life, or you could replace the battery yourself. You can buy battery kits from a load of online stores (iPod ResQ has a good reputation, but I've never personally used them) and fit them yourself, but this will invalidate your warranty.

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Ipod mini battery problem

my ipod mini will not keep its charge it because it says it is flat i leave it connected to my ac adapter till it says it is full. but i then like play 3 songs it comes up saying it is flat. somebody tell me what to do.
do i need to get a apple service. this is what my serial number detals say so will i need to pay for it or i am i still covered?
Our records indicate that your product is covered under Apple’s Limited Warranty and your estimated date of purchase was 3-Aug-05. Based on this data, your product will be covered by Apple service warranty for 169 more days.
somebody help please....
ben

basically ipod mini suck.they have sum great glitch and i want 2 find out how 2 get my money back or exchange for another ipod. not a mini cause mine has the exact same problem as u . the only differance is mines decided 2 delete all my songs

Ipod Mini battery (1st generation)

I bought my Ipod mini in february 2005 and since 4 months the battery no longer works. It has started to turning itself off 1 or 2 minutes after i opened it even when fully charged. I tried to reset it but it would work for a few minutes more. I downloaded the latest software & restored the ipod. But nothing works. What can I do?
Pc
Pc or Ibook

Thanks for your answer, but i knew it was a battery problem. How come after a year and a few months, the battery is broken? I heard there might be some probs with the 1 st generation Ipod mini battery. Is that true and will Apple replace it free? even if i'm not on the waranty anymore?
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Ipod Mini Battery Drain

My Ipod Mini battery drains down without any use. Is this normal. My HP Ipaq 4155 battery does not drain down without any usage. Can anyone help me please. Thanks, Jeff

Well just an advice. Be sure that the alarm of your iPod is not set.

IPod mini Battery & Reset Problems - So Annoying!

Hi Everyone!
My first post and it's a problem!
I bought the second generation iPod mini back at the very end of February this year. I love it to bits and i've used it every single day since i got it! I charge it whenever i need to (mostly every other day!).
But recently in the last 3/4 weeks its started to play up. It now resets itself at least 2/3 times a day and has started to become really annoying. The iPod will now no-longer charge fully at all, and it's says the battery's dead, and then it'll grow again! The battery symbol and the battery text will also come up frequently!
This is really starting to get on my nerves!
What can i do, i've only had it for nearly 8 months!
Please help and offer any suggestions!
Rich!

Hi Richard,
Sounds like you're having the same problem as me (I posted in a seperate post same time as you!!)
Hope someone can help us out, can't face having to send mine to Apple to be fixed and be without it for a week or two!!!
Jordan

Cant charge ipod mini battery

have a new ipod mini tried to charge it with the usb and there is a battery sign with an ! mark my USB is 2.0 can anyone help

Here are all the tips:
Not all USB ports charge the iPod the same, or at all...
Especially if your PC USB port is lower powered. Some PC USB ports do not deliver enough power to adequately charge the iPod's battery. The AC charger delivers a full 1 amp charge. Rarely does a PC USB port (particularly in laptops) provide this much charging power. Expect faster charge-up times using an AC adapter. Even a DC car charger may help.
For any PC, but especially laptops, verify via the Windows Device Manager, that the unit DOES NOT cut power to the USB busses as a power saving measure.
Make sure that you actually have a USB port that works and is the
i high-powered
USB2 variety. Unfortunately, some laptops do not have them at all, and some desktops have them only in the rear. First try connecting to one of the USB ports on the rear of your computer, if possible.
NOTE: Most, if not all, USB ports will not charge the iPod when the PC hibernates or is off. In fact, it can further drain your battery.
Here is a helpful Article: iPod's Battery Doesn't Charge
See this link for a good bit of info: The iPod Battery Unplugged..
i A synopsis of it is as follows
"For best results, try not to use computer ports to charge your iPod. USB is especially sensitive to how many devices are on it and what the resulting bus voltage is. It may even display the charging icon but not be adding much to the battery. USB versions prior to 2.0 will not charge your iPod (and probably be too slow for its other functions). Even USB 2.0 is limited to 700 milliamps and an iPod "likes" to see one full amp for charging, plus some to spin the HD while mounted. Some (early) iPod models will not charge from USB, period. Some PCs use 4-pin Firewire cables (all Macs are 6-pin) which carry no charging voltage, so they won't work at all for recharging and can allow your iPod to run down and cause serious problems while updating firmware, restoring, or loading songs. Both USB and Firewire require the iPod to be mounted by your computer as an external drive, which means the iPod's HD is spinning, using some of the juice that the battery might like to have. And if the computer sleeps or is turned off, the battery won't charge and in some cases will actually drain through the port circuits. Bottom line: if your ports are not doing a good job of charging your battery, use the wall adapter to charge for several cycles before questioning the battery's credentials. If you have a new iPod which only comes with USB, don't panic; it can work fine. But if you do experience problems, either take everything else off the USB bus (except mouse & keyboard) and/or get an AC adapter."
b Here is another possible way to obtain a charge
I have not tested this myself, but some reports on these Discussions indicate that it does work:
With the iPod disconnected from the PC, open up "my computer". You will see all the available drives. Now, plug the iPod into the USB port on your computer. As soon as you plug it in, watch the "my computer" window for the external drive (your iPod) to open up. As soon as it does, double click on it. It should remain charging for you (and your iPod will say Do Not Disconnect). Don't close out of it until you think the charging is complete (about 4 hours). It appears as though, as long as the iPod is communicating with the computer, it is charging.

IPod Mini battery dying too quickly

I got an iPod Mini very recently, on September 14, 2005. I read in the User's Manual that it would take about a month for the battery to go from completely charged to completely drained if I didn't use it at all. Well, I charged my iPod fully on Tuesday or so, and by this morning it was 3/4 drained - after no more than 6 days of not being used!
Also, the battery seems to die very quickly when I'm playing music on my iPod. It's supposed to have 18 hours of playback, but after about four hours total, it was very close to being drained. I know the battery metre is approximate, but I doubt it's 14 hours off.
I'm really hoping this isn't normal, because I don't use my iPod that much and I don't want to have to recharge it every week even when it's not being used, or every day when it IS being used.
So my question is...is this normal? Or should I take the iPod back to where I bought it and get it exchanged? Any other advice?

This is ridiclous. A lot of people seem to be having the same problems. I mean as it states 18hrs of playback it should be. I have the same problem and dont even use it much. When fully charged I only get about 4-5 hrs playback. I went back to where I got it and they told me to contact Apple as they dont have any more dealings with you as its between aple and the consumer. I have contacted them now. It also has stopped working for me since yesterday. I knew there was half of the battery left so when I went to turn it on, theres no response from it. The screen stays blank. I also plugged it into PC and its not being recognised on my iTunes. Its powerless and Ive tried all their recommendations but to no avail.
Darren
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IPod mini battery

When I charge my iPod mini, after I let it sit for several days without use the battery will show that it has drained. Is there anyway to correct this problem?

No, I have experienced the same thing before. Just don't worry about it. What generation ipod mini do you have though?

Ipod mini battery help!

I have an Ipod mini and I will listen to about two songs and it will tell me that it is out of battery power. But I charge it every night until it say charged and sometimes I leave it over night plugged in. Do I need a new battery? Any help would be great.

I'm actually having a similar problem. I've had my iPod about 3 1/2 months now and lately it's been cutting off, telling me that there's no battery power, even if I've just charged it. I've reset it and it's worked for a minute and then does the same thing. I'll have to try resetting it 2 or 3 times and then the battery will kick back in. But it's been happening for a couple of weeks now. What's the deal? I've noticed it's been doing this since I updated with the 9/23 update.

IPod mini battery lasts only 1h

I own an iPod mini 4gb which I bought 3 months ago.. From the time i started using it I noticed that its battery life was low compared to the one written on its features (about 6hours).. Now after a full charge if i dont use my ipod for about a day then it wont turn on and if i turn it on right after it is charged then the battery indicator raches its lowest point within 2 mins and it remains there for about an hour and then my iPod runs out of battery.. Dows my iPod has a defective battery? If it does will I get a free repair(incuding shipping costs since i live in cyprus)? Is it a software problem?

If your battery dies or cannot maintain a charge, Apples Service Request process will:
- Replace it for free during the first 6 months of the warranty**
- Replace it for a shipping charge (~$35) after 6 months and prior to the 1-year period **
- Replace it for free if you have the additional AppleCare policy (this extends the warranty to 2 years)**
- Replace it 'anytime' for a $59 charge (was $99 until 7-8-2005)
b This is regardless of where it was legitimately purchased.
i ** See the Battery Test link below. This is how Apple determines if the battery is not performing. If the iPods battery lasts less than 50% of the up to metric, then Apple considers it a problem. For example: This means less than 4 hours for a 1st Gen Mini and less than 9 hours for a 2nd Gen Mini. -- Best to perform this
b specific
i test yourself, prior to sending in the iPod for warranty work
b and
i understand the battery life metric for your unit.
iPod's Battery Indicator is Approximate / Battery Test
See these battery links for more info, and to understand if you may have a legitimate battery problem. The first two articles are quite informative:
The iPod Battery Unplugged..
How to Prolong Lithium-Based Batteries
iPod Service & Support: Charging Your iPod
iPod Battery FAQ
Apple iPod Battery
iPod Battery Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Caring for iPod's Battery
Charging iPod's Internal Battery
Tips and Tricks to get the Most out of Your iPod's Battery
Using the iPod Hold Switch to Prolong Battery Life
iPod's Battery Doesn't Charge
The Truth About the iPod Battery and Charging
Apple: Lithium-ion Batteries

IPod Mini Battery Status

my iPod Mini had a full charge this morning and was working fine. i turned it off and when i turned it back on around 2, it said no battery power remains. it seems this problem is occuring with numerous iPods, not just Mini(s). the one thing they all have in common (that i know of so far) is they've all had the latest update. my iPod is no more than a year old, and other people have had them for about half a year or less and are having the same problem. I'm wondering if the update could have given the battery meter in the iPod a false reading or something like that. I'd like to know whats wrong?

- reset, several times
- calibrate the battery and the battery meter

Ipod mini battery test?

the battery life on my ipod mini is terrible. i don't use the backlight too much or the equalizer and i use the hold switch when i have it off. i heard there is a page on the apple site where they can do a diagnostics test or something like that on the batt life. i can't find the page though. any one know what i'm talkin bout???
ipod mini 3g

If your battery dies or cannot maintain a charge, Apples Service Request process will:
- Replace it for free during the first 6 months of the warranty**
- Replace it for a shipping charge (~$35) after 6 months and prior to the 1-year period **
- Replace it for free if you have the additional AppleCare policy (this extends the warranty to 2 years)**
- Replace it 'anytime' for a $59 charge (was $99 until 7-8-2005)
b This is regardless of where it was legitimately purchased.
i ** See the Battery Test link below. This is how Apple determines if the battery is not performing. If the iPods battery lasts less than 50% of the up to metric, then Apple considers it a problem. For example: This means less than 4 hours for a 1st Gen Mini and less than 9 hours for a 2nd Gen Mini. -- Best to perform this
b specific
i test yourself, prior to sending in the iPod for warranty work
b and
i understand the battery life metric for your unit.
iPod's Battery Indicator is Approximate / Battery Test

Ipod mini battery dies

my iPod mini's battery dies within 10 minutes. I'll charge it overnight and still only around ten minutes. I got the speakers but that charger doesnt work either. I don't know what to do.

hey,
i just changed my ipod mini's battery because of the same problem (10 hour charge to a 5 minute life span) . it appears to me that the new battery (more ampage than the original) provides no improvement whatsoever, in fact, worsened the lifespan!
If I leave my ipod switched off with the hold on, it will reset it self and then half of the battery will go away..
any reasons /???

Help with iPod mini (Battery issues)

I am an owner of an iPod mini (1st generation) that I bought in February from Amazon. The mini has constant battery issues that have led me to suspect a bad battery within.
For instance; I leave my mini in it's charging cable overnight, and it reports "charged" in the morning. I leave it for the rest of the day in my coat's poket but during my walk home from the bus stop, I find that the mini's battery is completely DISCHARGED and doesn't work at all. I'm sick and tired of having my battery last only a minute before it completely dies on me while walking home.
Can anyone lead me to a source of help? I NEED to get this problem fixed as I don't want to listen yo all my music while having to be hooked up to a cable.
iPod Mini (1st generation) Windows XP Battery discharged in a minute.

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Apple will replace your battery (if its within one year of purchase, no receipt needed, just the SERIAL # on the back of your mini), and you can get repair for FREE, just $32 for shipping and handling, OR you can, if an Apple store is near your home or in your town, take it to them, and get a REPLACEMENT mini on the spot, for FREEEEE!!!
Try those methods, but i HIGHLY suggest you take it to an Apple store first and see their take on the issue!!!

Ipod mini sound problem

i got my mini a few years ago and its had a bad phase a few months ago when i had to send it back because the battery wouldn't last that long at all, so anyway they sent it back to me and said it was fixed only for a bit and then another problem has arouse and its just started not playing music at all, i looked at this forum and people have had same problems and they have been told to reset the ipod. i did that and its still not playing music
should i send it back and will they give me a new one?!!!
many thanks if anyone knows the answer to this one

the sound will not play when i put the headphones into my ipod mini, i got a set of speakers the other day and it won't play on them either, the ipod won't freeze or anything like that it will look like it is playing the song as normal but there will be no sound at all coming from the headphones or the speakers when i plug them in, i have checked the speakers and headphones and they are both working fine in my cd player
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Ipod mini battery problem caused by damage to ipod

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