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Why should you not charge your ipod when it's in its case?

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iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 6.1.3

Posted on May 20, 2013 4:05 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2013 5:00 AM

Because charging the battery cause the battery to get warms/hot. A case insulates the iPod so it dissipates heat slower so the iPod/battery will get hotter during charging. A higher temperature permanently degrades the battery faster.

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Why should you not charge your ipod when it's in its case?

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