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pace e amore · 26th Jul 2012, 12:29 PM

And my reliable ipod nano 3g has been missing for like a year so I've been forced to downgrade to my old ipod mini that can't even hold a charge. It's not too bad because i just need something that plays music but the battery issue irritates the hell out of me. Is there any way I can take something like a battery from an old mp3 player and put it in my ipod so it can hold a charge? At this point I haven't even been able to take the damn thing apart. My prowess as the family tech geek is now in peril, this is a matter of utmost importance.

SlickyPants · 26th Jul 2012, 08:40 PM

It isn't really ideal but you might try just buying a portable charger that has a USB port and then carry both with you.

Something like this maybe.

http://www.amazon.com/PowerGen-Exter...le+USB+charger

I've never done it but I have a similar type of charger that I used when I went camping. It's kind of awkward with cables but you could connect your iPod Mini via USB and run it off the external battery. It is essentially charging your iPod but it I'm pretty sure you can still use your iPod while it's charging. I can't remember if the older ones can or not.

SunSparks · 26th Jul 2012, 10:00 PM

Wow.. iPod mini.... never heard of that before xP
Anyways, sorry about above xD
Ok, you can easily change the battery. You will need to buy a new battery because I believe its a proprietary battery, but of course, what do I know about apple products, especially old stuff....

You can easily find text instructions and video instructions on google. The process is fairly easy to swap out things in apple stuff. Just a week ago, I changed a broken screen on an iPhone... its really not too hard. I recommend this tutorial because its pretty detailed so you cant really mess up

Hope it helps!

Mercuree · 26th Jul 2012, 11:46 PM

ifixit.com should have a nice teardown for it.

PaulV · 27th Jul 2012, 04:57 PM

I think if he broke it he should buy you a new one only fare?

26th Jul 2012, 12:29 PM	#1
pace e amore Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi, but more into guys Out Status: Everyone who asks Location: Fargo Age: 20 Posts: 98 Join Date: Dec 2011	Ugh... Best friend's drunken boyfriend breaks my ipod touch And my reliable ipod nano 3g has been missing for like a year so I've been forced to downgrade to my old ipod mini that can't even hold a charge. It's not too bad because i just need something that plays music but the battery issue irritates the hell out of me. Is there any way I can take something like a battery from an old mp3 player and put it in my ipod so it can hold a charge? At this point I haven't even been able to take the damn thing apart. My prowess as the family tech geek is now in peril, this is a matter of utmost importance. __________________ "Fo Sho" - Obie Trice

26th Jul 2012, 08:40 PM	#2
SlickyPants EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 675 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Ugh... Best friend's drunken boyfriend breaks my ipod touch It isn't really ideal but you might try just buying a portable charger that has a USB port and then carry both with you. Something like this maybe. http://www.amazon.com/PowerGen-Exter...le+USB+charger I've never done it but I have a similar type of charger that I used when I went camping. It's kind of awkward with cables but you could connect your iPod Mini via USB and run it off the external battery. It is essentially charging your iPod but it I'm pretty sure you can still use your iPod while it's charging. I can't remember if the older ones can or not.

26th Jul 2012, 10:00 PM	#3
SunSparks The Naive One Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Open to all at Uni Location: upstate New York (For University) Age: 18 Posts: 1,176 Join Date: Jul 2012	Re: Ugh... Best friend's drunken boyfriend breaks my ipod touch Wow.. iPod mini.... never heard of that before xP Anyways, sorry about above xD Ok, you can easily change the battery. You will need to buy a new battery because I believe its a proprietary battery, but of course, what do I know about apple products, especially old stuff.... You can easily find text instructions and video instructions on google. The process is fairly easy to swap out things in apple stuff. Just a week ago, I changed a broken screen on an iPhone... its really not too hard. I recommend this tutorial because its pretty detailed so you cant really mess up Hope it helps! __________________ If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm. ~Frank Lane

26th Jul 2012, 11:46 PM	#4
Mercuree Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: All my close friends, family next.. Location: Western Cape Age: 25 Posts: 198 Join Date: Jun 2012	Re: Ugh... Best friend's drunken boyfriend breaks my ipod touch ifixit.com should have a nice teardown for it.

27th Jul 2012, 04:57 PM	#5
PaulV Just Add Hormones Regular Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Family two doctors and case manager Location: Portland,Maine Posts: 50 Join Date: Jun 2012	Re: Ugh... Best friend's drunken boyfriend breaks my ipod touch I think if he broke it he should buy you a new one only fare? __________________ Canon S5 Cisco Flip Toshiba X400 Openshot Gimp

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