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Old mini iPod (4GB - year 2004)

My old mini iPod (4GB) battery is dead, can i change it?

Posted on Apr 15, 2016 8:54 AM

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Apr 15, 2016 11:57 AM in response to izlitt

You can do it yourself, if you're good at taking apart small gadgets. Well, it's not actually that small if it's an iPod mini (compared to more recent iPods). This web site has repair guides


https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+Mini+Battery+Replacement/411


However, you'll cause some ugly damage if you remove the while plastic end pieces as shown. I recommend using this special tool sold by OWC


http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/TOOLISESAMO/


It is thin enough to easily get between the plastic and metal seam, and flexible enough to pry it off without causing damage. After creating a gap, you may want to insert a plastic tool to do the rest of the prying. Those end pieces are clipped AND glued in place; work slowly and patiently. You also need a small screwdriver to remove a few screws. The battery has a detachable connector (no soldering skills needed).


The battery part is available from the usual online sources (such as Amazon and eBay). Here's one on Amazon


http://www.amazon.com/Insten-1300mAh-Battery-Screwdriver-iPod/dp/B004I4ZZU4


Looks like OWC still sells it too (and they have a HOW TO video linked to the product description)


http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/BIPOD650MM/


If you don't want to DIY, Apple will not service an iPod mini (too old). However, you may find an independent electronics repair shop in your area (with Apple expertise) that can do the work, with an Internet search.

Apr 15, 2016 12:17 PM in response to izlitt

Extra NOTE (in case you want try when changing the battery OR for future reference if your iPod mini's hard drive fails)... You can replace the tiny micro hard drive in the iPod mini with a commonly available Compact Flash card or SD card (on an adapter). Compact Flash card does not require any adapter, because the stock "micro drive" is the same size as a Compact Flash card (CF card is thinner) and uses the same connector. SD cards are usually cheaper, but you need an SD-to-CF adapter like this one


http://www.amazon.com/Digigear-Extreme-Ultimate-Compact-Adapter/dp/B00EPMWT1M


I used this adapter to put a 64GB SD ("SDXC") card in my iPod mini, and it works great...

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