Will Apple repair?

I have a 3G ipod, but unfortunately the battery has completed died this weekend (or something else is wrong). I would like to try to get it fixed, so I have a few questions:
1. Will Apple still repair these ipods even though they are 5+ years old? Can I just take it over to my local Apple store and they will send it away to get fixed?
2. Does anyone know what the cost is to repair old ipods? I'm hoping that it is not an insanely large amount of money.
Thanks to anyone who has any info!

As Mitch noted, iPods need battery replacements periodically. Replacing one is about a 15-minute exercise once you figure out the procedure. ifixit.com has tutorials for replacing iPod batteries, as well as having the batteries themselves. Along with the battery they send you the case-cracking tools. In addition, you'll need a small allen wrench, a torx screwdriver, or a very small flat head screwdriver. ifixit also has the tool you need. I just got the battery for $15 and scrounged up a little screwdriver to get at the underside of the logic board. If you're careful to route the battery wiring and plug so they don't get crimped, you'll be back in business.
To verify that you need a battery, check out this link. Also, look at this page, down toward the bottom to see some of the icons your iPod may display. I went thru this with the click-wheel iPod (4th gen.) sitting here in front of me. A new battery made it so it works perfectly now.
John
John

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