My iPod only works when its plugged in, as soon as I take it off charge it turns off. Is this unfixable?

Ive looked up ways to reset th ipod and nothing has worked, for it only turns on when plugged in and wont turn on when it isnt.

Sounds like the battery needs to be replaced. Apple can do it or other authorized service centers as well.

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