Is it a classic or a 3rd gen iPod. if it's a true classic (160gb, 80gb, and the 120gb) good luck trying to take that apart. (Sorry to harp on the word "classic" it's just that Apple doesn't consider anything older then the 6th gen a classic and I needed to clear up which iPod you where talking about. Be careful about using the word classic unless its a true classic so people know what you are really talking about. It does make a difference.) They changed the design and the casing and it is super hard to take a part the classic without damaging it. If it is a 3rd gen iPod pre video then those are super easy to take apart and replace the batter and no soldering required like the older iPods. I took one a part with a flat head screwdriver and even one with a fork lol..... Something to think about. You can pick up the battery super cheap online. Just make sure you know what kind of iPod you have so you buy the right battery. Hope this helps.
Thanks! I meant the third-generation iPod with the buttons placed in weird places, and either the 15 or 20 GB model. I heard they can have issues after that, and taking it apart in the first place wouldn't be challenging for me, I think, since I found a couple of things specially designed for the iPod 3rd generation for taking it ope. Since I have fixed Nintendo DS's and iBooks (Both the Clamshell and G4) I think I have a good amount of support for it. Thanks though, I think I underestimated the difficulty though.
Thanks for the update. Another thing I would do is watch a few videos on YouTube. Like I said I have taken three or four of that generation apart and it's super easy and never had any problems putting everything back together.
Anyone know of a UK sitr that sells replacement iPod HDD.
I also have a Classic, 3rd Gen 40GB.
Can someone post a link or explain how this works?
I'm soon buying a Third Generation Classic, and the battery does not hold a charge so I will replace it. What experiences have you had generally changing an iPod battery on any iPod? What issues usually come up?