iPod iPod Battery Dies Fast

[Renese-Williams]

Okay, so I've had my iPod Classic for about 2 years and now when I watch a video I can barely get an hour in. I have a hunch that this isn't normal. What should I do?

 

[Julien]

Sounds like over the last two years you have ran the battery dead almost every time before recharging and/or left it discharged for too long. This is the worst thing you can do and shortens the battery life. Li-ion's grow crystals in cells that are dead for extended periods of time. You will have to buy a new one but always keep it charged up and charge after ever use. About 4 to 8 times a year you should run it dead (and immediately recharge) to keep the internal monitor calibrated.

 

[Renese-Williams]

Sounds like over the last two years you have ran the battery dead almost every time before recharging and/or left it discharged for too long. This is the worst thing you can do and shortens the battery life. Li-ion's grow crystals in cells that are dead for extended periods of time. You will have to buy a new one but always keep it charged up and charge after ever use. About 4 to 8 times a year you should run it dead (and immediately recharge) to keep the internal monitor calibrated.

I always recharge it before going to bed though. I've never let my iPod die except for once or twice when I couldn't charge it.

 

[instaxgirl]

Used or not batteries deplete over time.

Apple will replace the battery for you, actually you'll get a whole new iPod.

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery/