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Step 1
Charge your iPod fully and connect it to your iTunes. Before updating or restoring, you'll want to backup your iPod's files completely as they will be lost after the restoration. Try purchasing iPod recovery software, such as PD+Rescue for iPod Win/Mac (See Resources).
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Step 2
Click on the name of your iPod in your iTunes and then click on the "Check for Update" button.
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Step 3
After any updates are installed, click on the "Restore" button. Read through all of the warnings and choose the "Restore" button once again.
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Step 4
Unplug the iPod when it asks you to do so, and plug it back into your connector when prompted to do so. Click on the "Quit" button when the restore process is complete.
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Step 5
Start up iTunes again with your iPod connected. In the iPod Setup Assistant pop-up, deselect the "Automatically update songs on my iPod" option. Click on the "Next" button, and your iPod's battery should be restored. If you are still experiencing problems with your battery, contact an Apple representative for support (See Resources).
