Is it bad to to leave your ipod in a loading dock

is it bad to to leave your ipod in a loading dock

No.
However, over a very extended period of time it will start to deteriorate the iPod's battery life, which will happen either way, but for now it has no effect really.
B-rock

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Does leaving your iPod in a docking station damage the battery?

I've just purchased an LG docking station for my iPod Classic. While using it for the first time, I noticed that the iPod also charges up via the docking station, even when I've turned the docking station into standby mode.
I've read on several posts that the iPod batteries eventually start to deteriorate after several hundred charges. My question is, will leaving my iPod in the docking station (so it's therefore permanently on charge) eventually lead to my iPod battery being damaged/deteriorating?
Prior to this I've always charged my iPod via my PC when syncing to iTunes.
Cheers.

See question 7.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA26689?viewlocale=en_US#7

Leaving your Ipod permanently connected on a wall charger?

Can it be done? Does it reduce the battery lifespan?
Anyone?

If it’s permanently attached, why not get a cheap computer instead of a portable iPod?
You could get many more songs, a larger screen, keyboard, internet, etc.

What happens when you format your iPod in windows?

I had been having major problems with my iPod... you know not getting recognised on the PC. I read a thread that said format it. So off I went thinking that the iPod still didn't work on the laptop. connected the ipod tried a restore, but was told there was an error. remembered someone writing that an ipod could be fromatted in windows to solve the problem. did that, updated itunes. laptop asked again to restore then came up that the ipod was not recognised in the restore program. all I get now on the ipod screen is the apple and a folder with exclamation saying www.apple.com/support/ipod. what do I do from here?

On in this case, have a read the following:-
If a sad iPod icon or an exclamation point and folder icon appears on your iPod’s screen, or with sounds of clicking or HD whirring, it is usually the sign of a hard drive problem and you have the power to do something about it now. Your silver bullet of resolving your iPod issue – is to restore your iPod to factory settings.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983
If you're having trouble, try these steps at different levels one at a time until the issue is resolved. These steps will often whip your iPod back into shape.
Make sure you do all the following “TRYs”
A. Try to wait 30 minutes while iPod is charging.
B. Try another FireWire or USB through Dock Connector cable.
C. Try another FireWire or USB port on your computer .
D. Try to disconnect all devices from your computer's FireWire and USB ports.
E. Try to download and install the latest version of iPod software and iTunes
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
F. Try these five steps (known as the five Rs) and it would conquer most iPod issues.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
G. Try to put the iPod into Disk Mode if it fails to appear on the desktop
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
If none of these steps address the issue, you may need to go to Intermediate level listed below in logical order. Check from the top of the lists to see if that is what keeping iPod from appearing on your computer in order for doing the Restore.
Intermediate Level
A. Try to connect your iPod with another computer with the iPod updater pre-installed.
B. Still can’t see your iPod, put it in Disk Mode and connect with a computer, instead of doing a Restore on iPod Updater. Go and format the iPod instead.
For Mac computer
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
6. Open the iPod Updater and click “Restore”
For Window computer
Go to folder “My Computer”
Hope you can see your iPod there and right click on the iPod
Choose “Format”. Ensure the settings are at “Default” and that “Quick Format” is not checked
Now select “Format”
Eject your iPod and do a Reset
Open the iPod Updater and click “Restore”
In case you do not manage to do a “Format” on a window computer, try to use some 3rd party disk utility software, e.g.“Partition Magic”.
C. Windows users having trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac user. In many cases when an iPod won't show up on a PC that it will show up on the Mac. Then it can be restored. When the PC user returns to his computer the iPod will be recognized by the PC, reformatted for the PC, and usable again. By the way, it works in reverse too. A Mac user often can get his iPod back by connecting it to a PC and restoring it.
Tips
a. It does not matter whether the format is completed or not, the key is to erase (or partly) the corrupted firmware files on the Hard Drive of the iPod. After that, when the iPod re-connected with a computer, it will be recognized as an fresh external hard drive, it will show up on the iPod updater.
b. It is not a difficult issue for a Mac user to find a window base computer, for a PC user, if they can’t find any Mac user, they can go to a nearest Apple Shop for a favor.
c. You may need to switch around the PC and Mac, try to do several attempts between “Format” and “Restore”
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2364921&#2364921
Advance Level
A. Diagnostic mode solution
If you have tried trouble shooting your iPod to no avail after all the steps above, chances are your iPod has a hardware problem. The iPod's built-in Diagnostic Mode is a quick and easy way to determine if you have a "bad" iPod.
You need to restart your iPod before putting it into Diagnostic Mode. Check that your hold switch is off by sliding the switch away from the headphone jack. Toggle it on and off to be safe.
Press and hold the following combination of buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds to reset the iPod.
iPod 1G to 3G: "Menu" and "Play/Pause"
iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Menu" and "Select"
The Apple logo will appear and you should feel the hard drive spinning up. Press and hold the following sequence of buttons:
iPod 1G to 3G: "REW", "FFW" and "Select"
iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Back" and "Select"
You will hear an audible chirp sound (3G models and higher) and the Apple logo should appear backwards. You are now in Diagnostic Mode. Navigate the list of tests using "REW" and "FFW". The scroll wheel will not function while in diagnostic mode. For further details on Diagnostic mode can be found at http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/ipodsupport/diagnosticmode/
Try to do the 5in1, HDD R/W and HDD scan tests. Some successful cases have been reported after the running the few tests under the Diagnostic mode. In case it does not work in your case, and the scan tests reports show some errors then it proves your iPod has a hardware problem and it needs a repairing service.
B. Format your iPod with a start disk
I have not tried this solution myself, I heard that there were few successful cases that the users managed to get their iPod (you must put your iPod in disk mode before connecting with a computer) mounted by the computer, which was booted by a system startup disk. For Mac, you can use the Disk Utility (on the Tiger OS system disk), for PC user, you can use the window OS system disk. Try to find a way to reformat your iPod, again it does not matter which format (FAT32, NTFS or HFS+) you choose, the key is to erase the corrupted system files on the iPod. Then eject your iPod and do a Reset to switch out from Disk Mode. Reboot your computer at the normal way, connect your iPod back with it, open the iPod updater, and hopefully your iPod will appear there for the Restore.
If none of these steps address the issue, your iPod may need to be repaired.
Consider setting up a mail-in repair for your iPod http://depot.info.apple.com/ipod/
Or visit your local Apple Retail Store http://www.apple.com/retail/
In case your iPod is no longer covered by the warranty and you want to find a second repairing company, you can try iPodResQ at your own risk
http://www.ipodresq.com/index.php
Just in case that you are at the following situation
Your iPod warranty is expired
You don’t want to pay any service charges
You are prepared to buy a new one
You can’t accept the re-sell value of your broken iPod
Rather than leave your iPod as paper-weight or throw it away.
You can try the following, but again, only do it as your last resort and at your own risk.
Warning ! – It may or may not manage to solve your problem, and with a risk that you may further damage your iPod, which end up as an expensive paper weight or you need to pay more higher repairing cost. Therefore, please re-consider again whether you want to try the next level
Last Resort Level
1. . Disconnecting the Hard Drive and battery inside the iPod – Warning !! Your iPod warranty will be waived once you open the iPod.
In Hong Kong there are some electronic shops offering an iPod service for Sad iPod, the first thing they do is to open up the iPod’s case and disconnecting the battery and the Hard Drive from the main board of the iPod. Wait for 5-10 minutes and reconnecting them back. The reason behind which I can think of is to do a fully reset of a processor of the iPod. In case you want do it itself and you believe that you are good on fixing the electronics devices and have experience to deal with small bits of electronic parts, then you can read the following of how to open the iPod case for battery replacement (with pictures)
http://www.kokopellimusic.us/KM_instructions.htm
Have I tried this myself? No, I am afraid to do it myself as I am squeamish about tinkering inside electronic devices, I have few experiences that either I broke the parts (which are normally tiny or fragile) or failed to put the parts back to the main case. Therefore, I agree with suggestion to have it fixed by a Pro.
2. Do a search on Google and some topics on this discussion forum about “Sad iPod”
What should I do with my iPod? Send it or keep it?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=469080&tstart=0
Strange error on iPod (probably death)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=435160&start=0&tstart=0
Sad Face on iPod for no apparent reason
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=336342&start=0&tstart=0
Meeting the Sad iPod icon
http://askpang.typepad.com/relevanthistory/2004/11/meeting_thesad.html#comment-10519524
Sad faced iPod, but my computer won’t recognize it?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2236095#2236095
iPod Photo: unhappy icon + warranty question
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2233746#2233746
4th Gen iPod Users - are we all having the same problem?
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2235623#2235623
Low Battery, and clicking sounds
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2237714#2237714
Sad faced iPod, but my computer won’t recognize it
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2242018#2242018
Sad iPod solution
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=412033&tstart=0
Re: try to restore ipod and it says "can't mount ipod"
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=443659&tstart=30
I am not suggesting that you should follow as well, but just read them as your reference. You are the person to make the call.

Don't sleep on your iPod o_0?

Is it necessarily bad to leave your iPod playing a song on repeat the entire night? The iPod was charging.

yea it shouldn't make anything happen
Sony Vaio, Dell XPS Windows XP

What happens if you restart your ipod

Well I want to restart my ipod 5g but my friends are like "No it's gonna get slower and it's gonna freeze" I don't know what to do. Is it bad if you restart your ipod 5g?

No. In fact, it's frequently a good idea.

HT1476 Will leaving an iPod docked on an iHome all day harm the battery?

I know that leaving your iPod charging all day will shorten the battery life, but does the iHome (iP21 to be specific) have a special feature to stop that? I've already tried to look it up online, but I've gotten mixed answers. My iPod is the 4th Generation running on iOS 6.

"I know that leaving your iPod charging all day will shorten the battery life,"
Not true at all. It will not damage the battery.

I don't take my ipod anywhere anymore except for home use so can i just keep my ipod on a speaker dock that constantly charges?

I don't take my iPod classic anywhere anymore because I listen to music through my iPhone. I still listen to my iPod at home though through my Sony speakers with a charging dock.
Can I just leave my iPod classic on that dock? Will the constant charging destroy my iPod and its battery? Thanks.

No, it will be fine. I have an iPod Photo from 2005 that I keep in my car and it is connected to the stereos dock connector 24/7. The only time I bring it in is maybe once every 6 months when I remember to load new music onto it. There were a few times when I briught it in and used my Classic in the car and left it out there as well, even in the freezing winter temps. never a problem. I also drive that car only once a week.
I did bring it in a few weeks back and spent a few days using it to test the battery. It still lasts as long as it did on battery power as it did when I bought it. The battry icon always shows as charged when connected so it mush have a circuit that prevents the battery from being damaged. My iPod Classic was the same.

How do know when your ipod battery is bad

how do you know when your ipod battery is bad

Does it hold a charge? Can your device be charged? Does it have a good battery life?
If you answered no to any of these questions, your battery is bad.

Is it bad for your iPod to be stored in a hot location?

My gym kit locker is on the other side of the wall from the steam room. I am sure that the temperature never falls below 80-90 F. Is this bad for the battery life? Does extended storage in such a location damage the iPod itself?

Well, I will say it is unwise that store your iPod in a hot location. It will probably shorten its life. Can you find a cooler place to store it?

Is it bad to leave your iphone 5 charging all night?

Is it bad to leave your iphone 5 charging all night?

Not at all...
http://www.apple.com/batteries/iphone.html

Is it bad to turn your iPod touch off every night? If I don't, the screen will be blank/distorted.

I just got my new iPod touch from Fry's electronic, and just last night, I put it on sleep thoughout the whole night. I wake up, press the home button, and it lights up a gradiant grey-white. It happened the other day when I was playing with Draw Something. I then tried turning it off, and it took forever. But now its working. So I was wording if it's bad/not the best to turn your iPod touch off everynight, and if you do it?

I just let my iPod sleep overnight. I turn on airplane mode to minimnize battery drain.

Bad to let your iPod 5G die?

I read somewhere that it was bad for your ipod's battery to let it die. however the battery indicator is not very accurate and i can get lots more use after the indicator says it is in the red.
I had read when I got my 2g ipod years ago that it was good to let it die...now its not good? I know these batteries don't have memory so I'm not sure why this would be the case.
thanks
john

It's not bad to let the battery drain completely.
Just recharge it, and everything will be OK.
No worries.

Is it bad to charge your iPod (4th generation) touch too long? I charge mine at night. I don't want to hurt it!!

Is it bad to charge your iPod (4th generation) touch to long? I charge mine all night, so when I wake up I can play it! I want to take care of it.

No it is not. See this articles for more information about your iPod's battery and how to get the longest life out of them.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ta26689
http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipods.html
B-rock

Can't leave "Set Up Your iPod"

This is over week 3 with these issues. First it was "corrupt and unreadable" now I finally got though to the restore button and have restored it about 5 times. I have also changed the drive name to try to fix this.
Any change I make, adding tracks, it prompts me to restore again. I restore, then it goes to "Set Up Your iPod" and I can't get past this screen, can't sync, nothing. I can keep music tracks and browse with EphPod but there are a few drawbacks to only using this program, one of them being I have no video access.
My last questions have had no response HELP ME I AM GOING CRAZY.

can't get passed 'set up your ipod' page cause screen is too small!!.
Make it larger.
Set your screen resolution to at least 1024x768.
Ont he desktop, right click - Properties then Settings.

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