Sunday, 9 August 2009

iPod Battery guide for your iPod Nano

By James Logan

iPod battery life is an important consideration to most iPod users. The iPod battery weakens over a period of time and it is not easily replaced. This contention has merit, because, although the iPod battery can be recharged hundreds of times, it does lose power over a period of time.

Furthermore, because of the way Apple designed the iPod battery, it is tricky for owners of the iPod Nano 8GB to replace it on their own. This caused some users to wonder if the iPod Nano 8GB was intended as a expendable MP3 player? No. The iPod Nano 8GB was designed to last a good, long, while.

As with all lithium based batteries, the iPod battery can't be expected to last more than two years. This nets the user hundreds of charges; however, at some point, the lithium battery will not work. An iPod battery is not designed for user replacement.

When Apple designed the iPod Nano 8GB, they integrated the battery into the devices circuitry. This created a wide open marketplace for third party manufacturers to offer an iPod battery replacement kit, including step by step instructions on how to remove and change the battery in the iPod Nano 8GB. Apple also offers to replace the iPod battery, but users have to send their iPod Nano 8GB to the company for replacement.

Users can also learn how to maximize the iPod battery power by logging on to the Apple website. Tips to lengthen the life of your iPod battery: Keep your iPod Nano 8GB at room temperature An iPod battery works at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature, between 0 to 35 C (or 32 to 95 F).

Never leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. Don't expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight. When unattended, click the Pause. Any time you are not using your iPod Nano 8GB, slide the button into the Hold position.

iPod will continue to play if left playing until the iPod battery drains out. Make it a habit to turn off your iPod Nano 8GB when you're not using it to conserve battery power. When the room is well lit, you do not need back lighting.

This feature uses up much of the reserved battery power. If you don't absolutely need it, turn it off. Select Settings, Back light Timer, Off. Even when you're not using your iPod Nano 8GB, the battery power is slowly depleting.

Even though it is not much, your iPod battery is still being used, even as your iPod Nano 8GB sleeps. By ensuring your iPod is used and stashed away at room temperature, you can significantly limit the amount of battery current being used. By doing this, the battery in your iPod can last as long as 28 days.

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