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doxavita
Jan 27, 2011, 02:57 PM
I have a 5th gen iPod. I forgot to unplug it after it finished fully charging (30 more minutes to be exact), is that fine? no issues with the battery?

thanks!


MacDawg
Jan 27, 2011, 02:58 PM
No problems
doxavita
Jan 27, 2011, 03:32 PM
No problems

So I assume it will just stop recharging during the extended time.
Can it wear down the battery over time? I never forget. Just this one time :p
ConnorTurnbull
Jan 27, 2011, 03:59 PM
If it's a fifth-gen iPod, it's battery is probably weared down quite a bit already.
doxavita
Jan 27, 2011, 04:26 PM
If it's a fifth-gen iPod, it's battery is probably weared down quite a bit already.

You're right. Usually I always do a full charge/discharge cycle to calibrate the battery a bit and see if it lasts longer. Do you think it may even be good to leave it charging more sometimes? I never forget to unplug it, just this one time.
ConnorTurnbull
Jan 27, 2011, 04:28 PM
It shouldn't make any difference. Are you seeing any problems or is this just precautionary? I have my iPad technically plugging in (charging via USB from my laptop) all the time and I never get any trouble. I don't track when it reaches 100%.
doxavita
Jan 27, 2011, 04:34 PM
It shouldn't make any difference. Are you seeing any problems or is this just precautionary? I have my iPad technically plugging in (charging via USB from my laptop) all the time and I never get any trouble. I don't track when it reaches 100%.

Just as a precaution. I know it shouldn't really matter this time (never do it), but the battery does have a lifespan after all.
kuebby
Jan 28, 2011, 03:45 PM
There are circuits built into the charging/battery process that stop it from continuing to charge after it is totally charged. I leave my iPod classic (and before that the 3 different 5th gens that I had) plugged in all the time in a speaker dock and I've never had any problems with the batteries.
mojohanna
Jan 28, 2011, 08:01 PM
It trickle charges after it fully charges. You could leave it plugged in 24/7 and it would be fine.
Crigger540
Jan 29, 2011, 03:56 PM
It trickle charges after it fully charges. You could leave it plugged in 24/7 and it would be fine.

Exactly! You cannot overcharge it.