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is it ok to let the battery go completely dead, over and over again

is it ok to let the battery go completely dead, over and over again 😕

iPod touch

Posted on Jan 16, 2013 4:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2013 4:27 PM

Nope. Lithium based batteries, as used in the iPod do not like to be depleted. It will greatly shorten their life span.

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Jan 16, 2013 4:39 PM in response to lllaass

ok..for instance...I had it fully charged over night...I had it turned off...but somehow it turned on...I did not use it ALL day ( I was at work)...I come home (8hours later) the battery completely drained shortly after I came home ...it doesn't make sense...and thanks I will check out the Genius Bar...I just hope I didn't ruin my ipod...😟

is it ok to let the battery go completely dead, over and over again

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