FEELER: Broken Ipod Mini

[MattyMac]

I have recently obtained a broken Ipod mini as part of a trade for some bike parts. I now want to sell this. I was thinking about putting it on ebay but figured I would post here first.
It is a blue ipod mini
Comes with the charger, firewire cable, usb cable, and headphones (however the headphones are pretty busted up, but audio can still be heard).

The ipod itself powers on, but does not stay on for very long due to low battery power. It also has the name of the owner engraved in the back.

If anyone is interested or has any questions..please let me know.

Im looking for offers...trade or money. Thanks

UPDATE: PICS ARE POSTED

http://web.mac.com/matthewjbryant/iWeb/Site/Photos.html

UPDATE UPDATE

As I said previously, I recieved this ipod from a friend through a trade and he said it was broke. However I just charged the battery for a few hours and unplugged it. It now has been playing for about an hour and seems to have efficient battery power left. I'll see how long it goes. It also seems fully functional. Therefore, it may just be a weak battery, that may need replaced soon. Also, there are some cosmetic blemishes, and the clickwheel seems to be a tad loose...for example, if you put enough friction and move the click wheel side to side it moves a bit. I just want to clarify everything.

[Vader]

When you say broken, is that just because the low battery life, or does it half something else wrong with it?

[MattyMac]

When you say broken, is that just because the low battery life, or does it half something else wrong with it?

Yes, the ipod will charge and will power on and play music, however the batter doesnt last long at all. Therefore it needs a new battery.

[Peyton]

you'll have to post pictures and reduce the uncertainty that someone would be getting a scratched up mini with a bad battery. no scratches= at least $15 more than otherwise.

[MattyMac]

you'll have to post pictures and reduce the uncertainty that someone would be getting a scratched up mini with a bad battery. no scratches= at least $15 more than otherwise.

Yes you are definitely correct....I will post pictures as soon as I am home from work today. Thanks

[bokdol]

do you know what generation it is? or which model?

[MattyMac]

do you know what generation it is? or which model?

There were only two generations of ipod mini's right? If so.... this is definitely the first generation 4GB model.

[baby duck monge]

There were only two generations of ipod mini's right? If so.... this is definitely the first generation 4GB model.

Yes, there were only 2 generations. If the writing on the click-wheel is gray, it is a 1G. If the writing matches the color of the mini, it is a 2G.

[Reflow]

I personally would try to fix it and resell it. There are places you can buy batteries and fix it your self if you a mechanical enough to do it but that’s just my 2 cents

http://www.ipodjuice.com/

[MattyMac]

I personally would try to fix it and resell it. There are places you can buy batteries and fix it your self if you a mechanical enough to do it but that’s just my 2 cents

http://www.ipodjuice.com/
Thanks that is a very good idea. But I'm not sure I have the time to deal with the repair. If I could get a reasonable price for it...Im just going to sell it as is.
Why, how much more do you think I could get by fixing it myself and reselling it. Im definitely mechanically inclined. Im an engineer.
Thanks

[MattyMac]

Here are pics of the iPod. Thanks

http://web.mac.com/matthewjbryant/iWeb/Site/Photos.html

[MattyMac]

I would be interested in either:

1)Money
2)Nano
3)Shuffle
4)any other suggestions

[ReanimationLP]

What kind of Shuffle? What is the full trade your looking for? I have a 512MB Shuffle but I wouldnt mind a Mini instead. :o

[MattyMac]

What kind of Shuffle? What is the full trade your looking for? I have a 512MB Shuffle but I wouldnt mind a Mini instead. :o
Hi! I was hoping for a little more than a "512mb shuffle", only because they are selling on ebay cheaper than a "broken ipod mini" Strange huh...I guess ppl really like to fix them and resell them. Either that..or the mini is becoming a collectible since it is OOP.
Anyway.. sounds like a good offer, but I may be able to do a bit better. Not sure though:confused:
Thanks alot

[ReanimationLP]

How bout a Shuffle and a refurbed NES system? ;)

[MattyMac]

How bout a Shuffle and a refurbed NES system? ;)

You mean an old school nintendo...niceeee. Unfortuately I already have one of these...thanks though

[MattyMac]

Any other suggestions???

[CoMpX]

How much money would you want for it broken like this?

[MattyMac]

How much money would you want for it broken like this?

Just looking for offers...thats all. By the way, nice shih tzu...it looks exactly like my dog.

[CoMpX]

Just looking for offers...thats all. By the way, nice shih tzu...it looks exactly like my dog.

Oh really? What's your dog's name, and is it a male or female?

Mine's a male and his name is Yoshi.

[MattyMac]

Oh really? What's your dog's name, and is it a male or female?

Mine's a male and his name is Yoshi.
her name is rosey.

[MattyMac]

UPDATE UPDATE

As I said previously, I recieved this ipod from a friend through a trade and he said it was broke. However I just charged the battery for a few hours and unplugged it. It now has been playing for about an hour and seems to have efficient battery power left. I'll see how long it goes. It also seems fully functional. Therefore, it may just be a weak battery, that may need replaced soon. Also, there are some cosmetic blemishes, and the clickwheel seems to be a tad loose...for example, if you put enough friction and move the click wheel side to side it moves a bit. I just want to clarify everything.

I am selling or trading this ipod as is...so pm or post with offers. Thanks again.