iPod Not possible to replace battery in iPod video?

[luckylisp]

I've heard it's not possible to replace the battery in the video ipods because it's affixed to the metal backplate. Is this true? I was hoping when the time came I could replace the battery myself as others have done but apparently it's impossible. So is the only way to replace it through Apple Care then?

 

[Marky_Mark]

I've heard it's not possible to replace the battery in the video ipods because it's affixed to the metal backplate. Is this true? I was hoping when the time came I could replace the battery myself as others have done but apparently it's impossible. So is the only way to replace it through Apple Care then?

I'm sure I've seen a disassembly site for the 5G and it showed the battery stuck to the backplate with an adhesive strip - shouldn't be that difficult to detach if you warm the glue with a hairdryer to soften it first.

 

[Mord]

it's glued on in the 4g ipod, i've still replaced them (in the 4g).

 

[luckylisp]

Hmm, that's interesting. I myself wasn't able to find a site that sold or replaced batteries for 5th gen ipods. I did find a site (http://www.ipodjuice.com/faq.html) where they said they were still evaluating 5th gen models to see if it was possible for consumers to safely replace the battery. Hopefully it can be done.

 

[Counterfit]

If it can be made/manufactured/assembled, it can be undone.

 

[luckylisp]

Haha, yes, of course. I just meant easily by the consumer. Seems like the earlier generations were a little easier to do by yourself.