iPod Battery

When purchasing an iPod, which is an easy to use device that enables you to have your music and videos on you at all times, one of the main concerns is the battery life.

This battery is rechargeable and should very rarely give you any hassles. You just plug it in and off you go. If you do need to these batteries are fully replaceable and Apple will even replace the engraving and all other features on your casing. Even thought the casing is not designed to be opened and is able to be by certain third parties, so you could take your iPod to them as well.

The guarantee on your iPod is one year and does include the battery. You also have the option of requesting a 2 year guarantee which will also include the battery. There are some models of iPod, the earlier ones, where the batteries have stopped working after a shorter amount of time. These Ion Lithium batteries are only good for about 300 to 500 charge / discharge cycles. Testing done on Lithium Ion batteries show that it has not been fully matured and there are continuous studies being done to improve and extend the battery life. These batteries also prefer not to be fully discharged when possible.

Remember that there is no fool proof method to ensure that your iPod battery will never degrade. This would be impossible, that same as it would be for laptops, cell phones or any other device using the same kind of battery. Depending on certain environmental factor, charging methods, and how often it is used each person’s iPod battery will degrade in a different period of time and to varying degrees.

Apple’s iPod battery can allow it’ users from 10 hours to 20 hours playing time depending on which model iPod you have. This is also influenced by various external factors that have not been taken into account.

In order for Apple to consider their guarantee to be in affect for a defective iPod battery, the capacity of the battery to have an electrical charge will have to have diminished by 50 percent or more from the original length specified. If these conditions do not apply, then the problem will have to be checked by an Apple service center.

To make the most out of your iPod’s battery life you should make note of a few things. Keep updated with the latest iPod software at all times, set the controls to the Hold mode, when the player is not in use. This will stop it from accidentally switching on inside your bag or pocket. Also be sure to keep your iPod at room temperature. Do not leave your iPod in you car or in direct sun light for long periods of time. Also if your iPod has been exposed to cold temperatures, first let it warm up before you switch it on. You can also turn the back light down on your iPod screen as this does use up a lot of battery power.