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Battery Life now sucks
So I have had this thing for probably 3 years now and it just won't hold a charge like it used to. Is there anyway I can have the battery replaced in this? or is it just time to retire it and throw it in the gadget drawer with all my other used up technology?
Found this place that sells replacement batteries. Never done one, but I've heard it's not too hard.
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Update: Took me about 45 minutes to change the battery. As expected, the trickiest part was the soldering. Now my Nano is saved from the recycling bin!
Also should add that one of my motivations for rescuing my Nano is that my USA-Spec iPod adapter doesn't charge the newer generation iPods and iPhone that require USB-only charging. I have the new cable but just need to find time to take apart the dashboard to route the cable...
Also should add that one of my motivations for rescuing my Nano is that my USA-Spec iPod adapter doesn't charge the newer generation iPods and iPhone that require USB-only charging. I have the new cable but just need to find time to take apart the dashboard to route the cable...
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I ordered up that Battery and replaced the factory one with it, Works great now thanks for the tip!
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My 1st gen Nano does full-time duty in the car (via USA-Spec iPod adapter). Without regular charge-discharge cycles, the battery is now bad enough that it's shutting down/rebooting after seconds to minutes when not connected to power.
I looked at eBay for 2nd gen Nanos, but ones in decent condition are going for a ridiculous $70 (with no guarantee on battery life either).
So I ordered the replacement battery and reviewed the instructional videos. I wouldn't call this "not too hard." Now I need to find my soldering iron...
I looked at eBay for 2nd gen Nanos, but ones in decent condition are going for a ridiculous $70 (with no guarantee on battery life either).
So I ordered the replacement battery and reviewed the instructional videos. I wouldn't call this "not too hard." Now I need to find my soldering iron...
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