iPod Battery Help
Last modified Wed, Sep 5, 2007

First, some basic tips on getting the most from the iPod battery you have. Check Apple Battery FAQ
Wondering why your battery won't charge after leaving it plugged in all night. Check iPod Battery Won't Charge

Apple iPod battery tips:

Heat - keep your iPod out of the sun or a hot car (even the glove box). Heat degrades your battery’s performance the most. Keep your iPod comfy:
Operating temperature range:
32° - 95° F (0° - 35° C)
Storage temperature range:
-4° - 113° F (-20° - 45° C)

Hold and Pause - Set iPod’s hold switch when you aren’t using it. This way your iPod won't wake up accidently and use power. Turn it off by pressing the play button for two seconds.

Backlight - Only use it when necessary. “Always on” will significantly reduce your battery life.

Equalizer - Adding EQs to playback uses more of your iPod processor. Turn EQ off if you don’t use it. If, however, you’ve added EQ to tracks in iTunes, you’ll need to set EQ to “flat” in order to have the effect of “off,”.

Use Your iPod Regularly - Charge the battery every 14 to 18 days when not in use. Even when the iPod is off it is in a sleeping state that requires power. Without use, iPod's battery needs to be charged about every 14 to 18 days to be ready for use.

After market iPod batteries

We have found a number of great services that will replace your iPod battery for you or send you the battery replacement with the tools necessary for you to do it yourself.

iPod Battery Kits from ipodjuice

• iPod ResQue

Current models

• iPod Shuffle should provide up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
• 2nd generation Shuffle up to 12 hours.
• the iPod Nano should play for close to 18 hours.
• 2nd generation Nano should play up to 24 hours.
• iPod Video should play for up to 14 hours for the 30 GB and 20 hours for the 80 GB

Older models

• iPod Mini should provide up to 8 hours of continuous playback
• 2nd generation Minis up to 18 hours.
• iPod (dock connector) and (Click Wheel) up to 12 hours.
• the iPod photo up to 15 hours of continuous Playback time.

Not sure if you're getting the best performance from your iPod battery, then go take the Apple test. Warning this takes all day. Take the iPod Battery Test