How to Buy a Replacement Battery for an iPod Shuffle

Although iPod shuffles are made to last, there will come a time when the battery stops working. When this happens, you will need to buy a replacement battery. There are plenty of replacement batteries on the market, so finding one is not too difficult. Follow these steps to buy a replacement battery for your iPod shuffle.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Computer
• iPod shuffle

1. Determine the generation of your iPod shuffle. This is an easy task. If you have a rectangular iPod shuffle, you have the first-generation model. If your iPod shuffle resembles a square, it is the second-generation model.

2. Find out what kind of battery you will need. The different generations take different batteries. Consult an Apple iPod seller if needed.

3. Go to an authorized iPod seller and weigh your options. If your iPod shuffle is under warranty, the replacement should be free. When you are no longer covered under warranty, you will need to pay the cost of replacement.

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. Purchase the battery of your choice.

Tips & Warnings

• Research how to install the battery if you are doing it yourself.
• When buying online, make sure you purchase your battery from a reliable seller.
• Opening your iPod shuffle will void its warranty.