iPod’s battery lifespan is an issue to most iPod users. Users say that an iPod battery degrades over a period of time and is irreplaceable. Users ‘ contention have certain bearing since (1) the iPod battery is lithium-based, its recharge cycles last approximately around 300 to 500 times and it really does degrade over the course of time and (2) apple’s design of an iPod battery is done in such a fashion that users cannot simply replace the internal lithium ion battery with another one.
So , many question, are iPods made to be a throwaway digital audio player? The answer is no.
Apple designed iPods to last a long while. But since an iPod battery is lithium based, we can't expect it to go on longer than 2 years. 300 to 500 complete charges and discharges wear down the power of a lithium battery. Apple, nonetheless, published tenets about iPod battery on its site and gave pointers on how to maximize the life of an iPod battery.
An iPod battery cannot be removed or get replaced the way a user does with a digital cell phone by just clicking the open button at the back of the unit to get rid of and replace the battery when it wears down. The iPod battery is integrated in the circuitry.
You may question now, why in heaven’s name did Apple make the iPod this way?
Apple integrated its iPod battery with the primary circuitry to achieve the very thin and ultra graceful design that it offers. If the iPod battery is removable, the iPods will be as bulky as regular digital cell phones.
Previously, Apple doesn't accept replacing of a worn-out iPod battery. Under their official policy client ought to buy a renovated replacement worth as much as a groundbreaking new iPod.
Because of this situation , 3rd party makers offered battery replacement kits, with instructions on the way to disassemble, remove and replace the iPod battery and then reassemble your iPod.
It was only on Nov 14, 2003 that Apple had announced a less expensive battery replacement program. The battery replacement program, which costs $99, had been trimmed down to $59.
Some thoughts to maximise your iPod battery’s power.
Keep your iPod at room temp.
An iPod battery works at its best when the iPod is at room temperature, between 0 to 35 C (or 32 to 95 F).
If your iPod has remained in the cold for many hours, allow it to warm up first before turning it on. Otherwise, a low-battery warning will show up and the iPod will not turn on unless you recharge it. But you would not want to recharge it because it will take a recharge cycle to its 300 to 500 recharging cycle, right? So use it at 70 degrees and do not forget all about it! If after warming up your iPod remains asleep, do this: reconnect the iPod to the power adapter. Press the Menu + Play or Pause buttons. Do this frequently till the Apple logo appears.
* Do not leave your iPod inside an automobile, especially during at noontime.
* Do not expose your iPod to bright daylight.
Extra tips
*When charging
An iPod battery can be quick-charged in 60 minutes with eight p.c (80) of its capacity. But it would be better if you charge it for four (4) hours completely recharge the iPod battery to 100%. This can save you discharge and recharge cycles by 20% for every recharging.
An iPod battery slowly empties even if the iPod unit is not in use. The iPod uses, even when asleep, a small wattage of current. Hence store your iPod in room temperature to maximise the battery and slow down the draining of power. If you do this your iPod battery can last from 16 to 28 days.
Significant! Empty the iPod battery completely before you recharge it. iPod skins and iPod covers look nice on your iPod, but please do not charge your iPod while it's still dressed with iPod skin or cover. This would cause an existential crisis for your iPod!
When unattended, Press the Pause.
Place your iPod on pause if you may leave to urine, or do anything else. The iPod may continue to play and if left playing until the iPod battery empties out, tthen you are out of luck. Turn off your iPod when not in use to save battery lifespan.
Back lighting
When the room is well lit, you don't need backlighting. Back lighting can use up a lot of your reserved battery life. Turn off backlighting when you don't need it. Select: Settings gt; Backlight Timer gt; Off.
Amy Whitehouse is a contractor, communication skills fanatic and Seattle Mortgage Broker.
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