i have the first ipad. The battery life dies quickly, even when fully charged. Is there anyway to get a new battery or somehow prolong this one?
iPad, iOS 5.1.1
See the following and follow the Battery Replacement links
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=ipad
Basically, Apple charges $99 (+$6.95 shipping) for a battery replacement. You also have to ask yourself if the first gen iPad is worth replacing the battery on (it's outdated, slower, will only run up to iOS 5.1.1) or maybe a better option for you would be to put that money towards a newer iPad with more capability. If your iPad does what you want and you feel no need to replace it, by all means, a battery replacement would be for you.
It may need a new battery, but I would try restoring the device first through itunes.
How to back up and restore (iCloud and iTunes)
any way to change the battery? Mine does not hold its charge much anymore (original ipad)
