Dead iPod Battery Symptoms

Dead iPod Battery Symptoms

What are the symptoms of a dead ipod battery?

• Failure to hold a charge
• Failure to charge
• Inability to power the iPod

Failure to Charge If the ipod battery won't charge at all, there could be two problems. The first problem could be an internal circuitry problem, in which case you'll need to reset the iPod. The second problem is a dead battery. Batteries can accept a maximum number of charges and once that number is exceeded, the battery either won't charge or won't hold a charge. If your iPod is a few years old, it's likely the battery has died.

Inability to Power the iPod If the battery charges, but then the iPod won't turn on when disconnected from the power source, first make sure the Hold button isn't on. If it isn't, try connecting the iPod to iTunes and using the restore function. If the iPod still doesn't work, then your iPod battery is probably dead.

If the iPod turns on, then turns off immediately even though it indicates a full battery, there could be an internal circuitry problem. If the iPod is several years old, the battery is a more likely culprit. Before replacing the battery, attempt a reset, then attempt a restore to confirm the battery is the problem.

If your iPod battery is dead, you can get a replacement battery and installation kit from Laptops for Less.