iPod Nano (1st Generation) - Question about dangerous battery recall / replacement program?

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iPod Nano (1st Generation) - Question about dangerous battery recall / replacement program?

I've recently discovered that there was a replacement program on some of the old 1st generation iPod Nano due to a dangerous battery circa 2011-2017. While I presume there's likely no way to get it replaced at this late date, I would like to know if my device is potentially dangerous. Does anyone know how to check the serial number of a given iPod to find out if it was one of the effected units?

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Posted on Oct 19, 2020 2:49 AM

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anonyme4321

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Oct 19, 2020 4:50 AM in response to furrowing-owl

Not sure about checking with the serial number, but here are other ways to identify 1st Gen iPod nanos:

They have a metallic back housing. They’re the only iPod Nano model that had this feature.
They also have more of a square rounded housing as opposed to the later curved housing.
The model number on the back should be A1137.
The 2nd and 3rd generations have a solid color on the back as well as a curved housing.
The LCD display is more square than later models, which are more rectangular and larger.

You can try to contact Apple at this link to see if any service is possible: Get Support

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Answer 2

Oct 19, 2020 5:27 AM in response to anonyme4321

I'm 100% certain that I've got a 1st gen unit. Apparently it was an issue with one of the battery suppliers, so only some of them are impacted by this.

Thanks!

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