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3 questions about the battery

All three of these questions are about the battery of the iPod touch 5. First, can leaving the iPod plugged in even when it's at 100% power hurt the battery? Second, can plugging in and unpluging the iPod within a short period be bad for the battery? Lastly, will it damage the battery if I unplug it before it reaches 100% power? I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you.

iPod touch, iOS 8.3, iPod is only a couple months old.

Posted on Apr 24, 2015 5:07 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2015 5:12 AM

No, no, and no.


Modern battery chargers will not attempt to overcharge a full battery. There is no problem about plugging the charger in for short periods or unplugging while still charging.


What you should not do is allow the battery to fully discharge; that is bad for it. I should try not to let it go much below 25%.


https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

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Apr 24, 2015 5:12 AM in response to Community User

No, no, and no.


Modern battery chargers will not attempt to overcharge a full battery. There is no problem about plugging the charger in for short periods or unplugging while still charging.


What you should not do is allow the battery to fully discharge; that is bad for it. I should try not to let it go much below 25%.


https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/

3 questions about the battery

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