FUD removal, iPod section

iPod Battery FAQ

  • Is the iPod’s battery replaceable?
  • Is the iPod’s battery user-replaceable?
  • What is the iPod’s warranty? Does it cover the battery? Is there any way to extend it?
  • Does Apple think the iPod is disposable?
  • I heard that the iPod’s battery only lasts 18 months, and then you have to buy a new iPod! Is that true?
  • Will the iPod’s battery degrade over time?
  • What kind of battery does the iPod use?
  • Why didn’t Apple use better batteries?
  • How can I get the most out of the iPod’s battery?
  • If my battery dies, will I lose all of my music?
  • Is it okay to leave the iPod in the dock, or otherwise attached to external power, for extended periods of time?
  • Why doesn’t Apple make the battery easily replaceable? Or use different batteries, like AA?
  • Is there any way to use an external battery pack, or standard AA batteries?
  • No one else uses an integrated battery!
  • Apple only released their battery replacement service because of all the bad publicity from iPod’s Dirty Secret.
  • Is there something wrong with the iPod? It shouldn’t have these problems!
  • That pretty much covers it. Thanks to Frank for the tip.