iPod touch battery won't hold for more than 1 hour

yevgeniy504 wrote:

so basically what you’re saying is after the power bank runs out just connect a bigger battery and then when that runs out connect it to a bigger batter and then to an outlet? But atleast you’ll have your iPod working? Even if just 4-5 power banks connect to one another that the funniest solution I’ve ever heard.

No, why would anyone think of connecting one power bank into another? In fact, I would go as far as suggesting that on safety grounds, that is a very bad idea:

• • if the power bank "runs out" during a day, that would indicate the need for a larger capacity power bank (I recommend one of at least 10,000mAh)
  • if you mean when the power bank won't hold its charge (that is, it has worn out, or come to the end of its life), get a new power bank

Regarding the life of your battery, as has been pointed out, the 5th gen touch was discontinued in mid-2015, and in technology matters, it's very old. Like everything you buy, nothing lasts forever, it wears out; your clothing, your shoes, everything has a finite life.

Although you may find someone who can change the battery for a new one, you may not be able to justify that cost compared to buying a new iPod.

yevgeniy504 wrote:

That definitely isn’t very helpful.

Why not? After all, bobjbkln has pointed out that replacing the battery may not be cost effective. You could of course, find this out for yourself by searching online for someone to replace the battery. You are the only person who can decide whether the cost of battery replacement is worth it. The suggestion to leave it connected to a power bank would allow you to move away from a mains power supply so that you could use the iPod on the go, thereby extending the useful life of your iPod.

What sort of answer were you expecting? There's no magic cheat sheet that will cure things.

I'm not sure what you expect. Batteries have a limited lifespan. Your iPod is 6-10 years old. Most device batteries do not last that long. Most power banks will run as long as a new iPod battery before needing a recharge.

If you don't want to use a power bank, then you can replace the battery at a cost of more than a 5th generation is worth. Or you can wait 5-10 years until someone develops a battery with a much longer shelf life and buy a new iPod then (if Apple still makes them).

Your battery is probably dead. It does not pay to replace the battery on a 5th generation iPod. Your best bet is to leave it connected it to a power bank.