Dead Ipod 3rd gen.

Robert · 20-12-2007, 23:57

Well my 4 year old Ipod died today. I haven't used it much in the past few months - but I charged it over night and now it won't work without mains power. It costs £40 for the new batt (quick check), so I may just save for a new one.

Mark · 21-12-2007, 00:29

You've done well. Lucky if you get two years out of a lot of li-ion batteries of that type. I've got a dead Archos and my X5 isn't doing so good thanks to li-ion decay. :/

My nearly five year old batteries in the laptop still hold a charge for 30-60 minutes but they're somewhat bigger than your typical iPod.

LeperousDust · 21-12-2007, 13:53

£40 is a fair amount cheaper than a new ipod if youre only really after a working ipod. the 5/5.5g second iPods go for decent prices now days too. Only thing you miss out on is coverflow (and search if you get a 5g) both which aren't particulary needed. Storage space is slightly different too i guess.

kaiowas · 21-12-2007, 14:39

Shouldn't cost anywhere near that much for a new battery. Maplin sell a 3g battery for £17.99 so you should easily be able to get on online for less.

20-12-2007, 23:57	#1
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Dead Ipod 3rd gen. Well my 4 year old Ipod died today. I haven't used it much in the past few months - but I charged it over night and now it won't work without mains power. It costs £40 for the new batt (quick check), so I may just save for a new one.

21-12-2007, 13:53	#3
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	£40 is a fair amount cheaper than a new ipod if youre only really after a working ipod. the 5/5.5g second iPods go for decent prices now days too. Only thing you miss out on is coverflow (and search if you get a 5g) both which aren't particulary needed. Storage space is slightly different too i guess. __________________

21-12-2007, 14:39	#4
kaiowas The Stig Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fightertown USA Posts: 1,458	Shouldn't cost anywhere near that much for a new battery. Maplin sell a 3g battery for £17.99 so you should easily be able to get on online for less. __________________ Anal Fish Porn

21-12-2007, 00:29	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You've done well. Lucky if you get two years out of a lot of li-ion batteries of that type. I've got a dead Archos and my X5 isn't doing so good thanks to li-ion decay. :/ My nearly five year old batteries in the laptop still hold a charge for 30-60 minutes but they're somewhat bigger than your typical iPod.