2nd Generation iPod shuffle battery problem

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2nd Generation iPod shuffle battery problem

Hi,

Will an authorised Apple Service Centre replace the battery of my old iPod Shuffle 2nd generation. I have missed the warranty period thus I will have to pay money but will they repair it or in other words replace the battery. It still syncs and stuff but as these are Lithium ion batteries and usually if you do not charge them the battery lose the capability to store charge. 😢

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Raghav Sharma

iPod shuffle, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2), 2nd Generation iPod Shuffle

Posted on Feb 3, 2016 6:54 AM

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Feb 3, 2016 7:28 AM in response to RaghavHelp

Standard warranty is only one-year; a 2nd gen shuffle is well beyond the age that is even supported for servicing through Apple. It is possible to change the battery (de-soldering and soldering required), but if you can find a technician to do the work, it is likely to cost more than the retail price of buying a new 4th gen shuffle.

If you are technically inclined, this web site has repair guides

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod_Shuffle_2nd_Generation

The battery part is available from online sources, like eBay.

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