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How to Buy a Replacement Battery for an iPod Nano

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Over time, the battery of your iPod nano may begin to fail. If you have started to notice your battery life slipping or if your iPod nano simply will not work anymore, you will need to pick up a replacement battery. There are many replacement batteries for the iPod nano on the market. Follow these steps to buy a replacement battery for an iPod nano.

From Quick Guide: Apple iPod Troubleshooting
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Determine the generation of your iPod. This can be achieved by looking at your iPod's design and year of release. You can also go to the Apple Web site if you need help identifying the generation of your iPod.

  2. Step 2

    Find out what kind of battery your iPod nano needs after checking the generation. Different iPod nanos require different batteries.

  3. Step 3

    Go to an authorized iPod seller and weigh your options. While your iPod nano is under warranty, battery replacement should be free. When your warranty is expired, you will have to pay a certain amount out of pocket.

  4. Step 4

    Check out the replacement batteries in the iPod store, in other stores and online. You will find that there are many replacement batteries out there.

  5. Step 5

    Buy a replacement battery for your iPod nano.

Tips & Warnings
  • Opening your iPod nano will void its warranty.

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