| I have an i-pod mini an old one from about 1 and 1/2 years ago and the battery runs out pretty fast anyone else have this problem.Is there a website where you can complain and get a new one.Well if you have the same problem or know how to solve it reply or send me a message.[SIZE=7][COLOR=green] |
Hi, nothing to worry about from what I've heard 
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This is simply like that issue where several xbox's had problems sometimes.
All you have to do is clal the manufacturer and then they'll tell you what to do from there.
I do believe you're supposed to send it in and have them repalce the battery though.
My friend had the same problem, and so that is what I'm basing my knowledge on.
You might have to bring it to the retail store where you bought it instead though.
My memory=Fuzzy
.This is simply like that issue where several xbox's had problems sometimes.
All you have to do is clal the manufacturer and then they'll tell you what to do from there.
I do believe you're supposed to send it in and have them repalce the battery though.
My friend had the same problem, and so that is what I'm basing my knowledge on.
You might have to bring it to the retail store where you bought it instead though.
My memory=Fuzzy
Try to recharge the battery only when it's whole empty and charge it whole full. Especially the first 5 times or something, this is really important for the lifetime of the battery.
I did a quick search and found something very worth your time to read.
Apple knows they had a problem with the older iPods and there is a way to get help.
For information, go to iPod Battery Settlement Explained
This wil bottom line what Apple is offering and which models are covered. It is a very good overall site for all the information you might need.
If your iPod is one of those mentioned, go to Apple iPod Settlement Page where you can download the proper form to return your iPod as well as get additional information.
I hope you're covered under this.
Let us know.
Apple knows they had a problem with the older iPods and there is a way to get help.
For information, go to iPod Battery Settlement Explained
This wil bottom line what Apple is offering and which models are covered. It is a very good overall site for all the information you might need.
If your iPod is one of those mentioned, go to Apple iPod Settlement Page where you can download the proper form to return your iPod as well as get additional information.
I hope you're covered under this.
Let us know.
This is what the Ipod settlement means. Many people who bought old ipods have found that the battery power dies within a couple years use, or around a couple hundred charges. You can mail your ipod in with an application and receive a free ipod battery replacement for free. You can also choose 50 dollars in apple store, or a check for 25 dollars. Personally, i will buy a battery and replace it myself (battery costs 30 dollars), and get 50 dollars for the apple store, so i end up gaining 20 dollars 
Note- this applies for 3rd generation ipods only
Note- this applies for 3rd generation ipods only
I had a third geneation normal iPod, all you have to do is go on apples webpage, find the part about support and repairs...then just follow the instructions.
Because i got one of the first 3rd gens, when i sent it back a few weeks ago they had to send me a new one because they don't have any 3rd gen batteries left...
Thanx 2 yr warrenties
Because i got one of the first 3rd gens, when i sent it back a few weeks ago they had to send me a new one because they don't have any 3rd gen batteries left...
Thanx 2 yr warrenties
I had a problem like this and I did just what everyone here said to do. I spoke with customer service and I got a free replacement battery. No questions asked.
you should get a car adaptor.....
Out-of-topic:
From what I've heard, laptop batteries have about the same problem too. (Although most companies will not replace your battery for free like Apple do). My dad's ancient Acer laptop has 2 batteries. He often uses only one but when the first one runs out he will switch then recharge the second one for next time.
But what he usually does when he keeps the laptop at home is that he leaves the battery in the laptop while it is FULLY charged but he just leaves it running. This is a major no-no if your computer isn't from Apple.
Windows-build computers have a major problem with their batteries. After a while of doing that it will slowly get worse and worse. Of course Apple computers have the same problem but its designed for longer battery operation so...there you go..
From what I've heard, laptop batteries have about the same problem too. (Although most companies will not replace your battery for free like Apple do). My dad's ancient Acer laptop has 2 batteries. He often uses only one but when the first one runs out he will switch then recharge the second one for next time.
But what he usually does when he keeps the laptop at home is that he leaves the battery in the laptop while it is FULLY charged but he just leaves it running. This is a major no-no if your computer isn't from Apple.
Windows-build computers have a major problem with their batteries. After a while of doing that it will slowly get worse and worse. Of course Apple computers have the same problem but its designed for longer battery operation so...there you go..
My IPod does this from time to time as well. It is really strange. I have a newer one, I bought it about 4 months ago. At times, my battery will be full and then die really quick. Then, other times, it takes approximately two days for it to die. I am quite confused about that.
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QUOTE (broli @ Mar 22 2006, 12:18 AM) 
I don't get what you mean... You say that he left the battery in the laptop while its fully charged and the computer running? I don't see anything wrong with that. Unless I'm missing something, which I'm sure I am since I don't understand what you're getting at... 
I believe the parent poster was talking about running the laptop for a long time while plugged in: essentially using it as a desktop. Many laptops are not good at this. If they have AC coming in, they will not use it to power the laptop but to charge the battery. The battery power then runs the computer. This does not allow the battery to drain and refresh and it keeps it running hot, putting stress on the charger circuitry. With many laptops it is better to charge it up and then unplug it until it runs down or to remove the battery when it is on wall power for a long time. You can also just unplug it and let it run down the battery every so often, maybe once a week or so.
Which is best really depends on the laptop and how sophisticated its charging circuitry is. If it is smart about varying the charging voltage according to battery levels, it can do OK. But many laptops and many rechargeable appliances will throw the same voltage at the battery whether it is at 0% or 100% (rather than switching to a "float" charge). That is why a lot of hand-held 2-way radios bite it quickly with the manufacturer's chargers. We have a MacBook about three years old that seems to do this very well (and you can watch its power draw vary with charge level on a volt meter), but my previous Powerbook (G4) did not. It just depends.
People should be aware that a "dead" battery may only be "mostly dead" rather than "all dead." Mostly dead is partly alive and can sometimes be brought back.Draining it down completely several times and recharging it full is one way to do that. I have a 5th Gen iPod w/ video that I got three years ago and, although I was worried about battery life and got an extended warranty with it, it has worked great.
Recently I did start having problems with the battery only holding charge for maybe 2 hours. I tend to listen to audio books a lot when I am sick (which is often enough) and because of my condition will not login to the computer or plug it in for many days. Instead, I plug it into an AC plug-in 5 v "USB" charger to top it off. This seems to have been the source of the problem. When I ran it down fully and charged it off of the actual USB port on my Mac mini, it has gone back to working fine. Even three years old with constant use, I still get a full day's run time out of it (audio, much less with video or the back light going too long). We have a 12 v DC Renewable Energy system here available in parts of the farm. If I plug the iPod into a DC->USB 5v port it does not seem to cause problems (or the car adapter on trips for that matter), just the AC->5 volt adapter I charge my cell phone off of.
The other interesting problem you can have is when you have drained it down too far (trying to wake it up several times after it has emergency powered-off). Plugging it in to your computer to sync won't actually charge the battery. What happens is that iTunes will scan the hard drive to find out what needs to be synced. The power from the USB will wake the iPod up, it starts to sync which runs the hard drive hard, and this draws more power than it is getting from the USB, so it goes back into emergency shuitdown, eventually the USB power wakes it back up, it tries to sync, ... ad nauseum. It can do this for hours unless you catch it. You can watch the screen and see it throwing fits.
The way to solve this is to plug it in briefly to something which provides power but does not try to sync it. You can plug it in while someone else's account is active and then tell it not to sync, sometimes you can plug it into a laptop which is asleep (but USB will often still provide power), into a 5 volt chargepack or AC -> 5 v USB adapter. Once it has enough juice to wake up, you can safely plug it back into your Mac/PC and sync it normally. If it failed to sync enough times you may need to reload it completely, but not usually.
Recently I did start having problems with the battery only holding charge for maybe 2 hours. I tend to listen to audio books a lot when I am sick (which is often enough) and because of my condition will not login to the computer or plug it in for many days. Instead, I plug it into an AC plug-in 5 v "USB" charger to top it off. This seems to have been the source of the problem. When I ran it down fully and charged it off of the actual USB port on my Mac mini, it has gone back to working fine. Even three years old with constant use, I still get a full day's run time out of it (audio, much less with video or the back light going too long). We have a 12 v DC Renewable Energy system here available in parts of the farm. If I plug the iPod into a DC->USB 5v port it does not seem to cause problems (or the car adapter on trips for that matter), just the AC->5 volt adapter I charge my cell phone off of.
The other interesting problem you can have is when you have drained it down too far (trying to wake it up several times after it has emergency powered-off). Plugging it in to your computer to sync won't actually charge the battery. What happens is that iTunes will scan the hard drive to find out what needs to be synced. The power from the USB will wake the iPod up, it starts to sync which runs the hard drive hard, and this draws more power than it is getting from the USB, so it goes back into emergency shuitdown, eventually the USB power wakes it back up, it tries to sync, ... ad nauseum. It can do this for hours unless you catch it. You can watch the screen and see it throwing fits.
The way to solve this is to plug it in briefly to something which provides power but does not try to sync it. You can plug it in while someone else's account is active and then tell it not to sync, sometimes you can plug it into a laptop which is asleep (but USB will often still provide power), into a 5 volt chargepack or AC -> 5 v USB adapter. Once it has enough juice to wake up, you can safely plug it back into your Mac/PC and sync it normally. If it failed to sync enough times you may need to reload it completely, but not usually.
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Okay, I have a pink 3rd gen apple I pod nano and it dies when ever I turn off the lock! I can only listen to one song because if I go through my song list it DIES! I don't know if this is the problem but I hook it up to my Xbox 360 to charge at night. When I wake up it is already half dead! EVEN THOUGH I CHARGED IT ALLLLL NIGHT!
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My Apple Ipod Nano has a HUGE battery problem! I just got it like a week ago and the battery dies after 20 min. No matter how long I had charged it before using it. PLEASE HELP!
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No matter what, every electrical appliance with a rechargable battery begins to die after about a year of use. It can't be helped, just, prolonged. Like what Moody said earlier, only charge it once the battery has ran out, and then charge it until it's full, or else you could find yourself with a completely dead, unusable battery in a matter of months.
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