The Options for an iPod Touch Battery Replacement

If you take good care of your iPod Touch it will last many years, but the news isn't all good because sooner or later, you're going to have to replace the battery in your iPod Touch. An iPod Touch that is charged and used on a regular basis will probably start to show a decrease in the life of your battery after a year or so, although some will last considerably longer. If you still have the iPod Touch after about 3 years, you'll probably begin to notice that the battery needs to be recharges more often which will make your iPod Touch less useful. However, if you're still happy with your iPod Touch, you might not want to purchase a new iPod Touch when all you need is to buy a battery. However, the iPod Touch's battery is not easily replaceable by its owners since it is sealed into its case, which has no screws, hinges, or doors. Here are some of your options Apple has an iPod Touch battery replacement program for the iPod Touch that is no longer in warranty through their website and retail stores. There are some conditions on the program, but there are many older models that may qualify. Many websites have repair shops that will replace the battery in your iPod Touch. If you search for iPod battery replacement you will probably be able to find these websites. All you have to do is send your iPod Touch to these repair shops and, for a fee, they'll replace the battery. Be sure that you back up your iPod Touch prior to sending it, so all your data will be your computer. If you have any technical and mechanical expertise you can replace your iPod's battery yourself. This is somewhat difficult but you can find a replacement battery, the tools you will need, and even replacement instructions on the Internet. Be sure that you back up your iPod Touch prior to beginning and that you know what you're doing or else you may wind up with a dead iPod Touch. It may seem like a good idea to replace a dying or dead battery in your iPod Touch but only you can determine if it is worth it. All of your options are less inexpensive than buying a new iPod Touch. However, that money could go towards the cost of a new iPod Touch that has more features and capacity than your old one did. It all depends on your wants, needs, and desires, and, of course, your budget.