Sunday, March 25, 2007
iPod Battery Replacement... information
So you are looking for an iPod battery replacement?
Hard to find batteries are a speciality at MDS, although that speciality is first equal with their reputation for fast efficient service... so check their website both for useful information and for your iPod battery replacement... MDS
Information relating to how best to extend the life of your iPod battery is included below:-
"Apple, and other iPod makers, always use the best lithium ion battery technology which is available, and they use the leading battery manufacturers as suppliers. Using the best, most cost effective, battery technology to suit the requirements of the particular device you have, is best for both manufacturers and purchasers alike. All manufacturers want you to recommend their products and buy them on a regular basis.
Batteries should last most normal users for the life of the product, i.e., several years.
Apple's specifications specify a battery life of 10 hours for the 1st and 2nd generation iPod, 8 hours for the 3rd generation iPod and 1st generation iPod mini, 12 hours for the 4th generation iPod and iPod shuffle, 15 hours for iPod photo, 18 hours for the 2nd generation iPod mini, 14 hours for the iPod nano and 30GB iPod video, and 20 hours for the 60GB iPod video.
Many factors can, as discussed in a previous post, influence how long a particular battery lasts. Under good conditions, you should indeed get around the specified hours of battery life on a new iPod. This amount varies with age, usage style, and other factors, such as music encoding format, backlight use, etc.
Lithium ion batteries should be good for 300-500 charge/discharge cycles.
When possible, the best usage pattern - for any lithium ion battery - is a partial discharge, followed by recharging. A partial discharge can be anything less than a full discharge. However, an occasional full discharge is desirable to calibrate the battery.
An iPod can also safely be attached to external power for extended periods of time. If this done for weeks, or months, though the battery will be as if it were in 'storage'. Lithium ion batteries don't store well for extended periods of time at full charge.
If you will be storing your iPod for an extended period of time (i.e., weeks to months), it is recommended to store the unit in a cool place. The charge level doesn't matter, as the charge will be completely depleted after several days.
The worst case scenario is to store at full charge at a high temperature... never leave your iPod in a car, even vaguely warm days can see a frightening temperature increase in a car... and whilst we are on the subject of the temperature inside cars... can I please get on my high horse about dogs left in cars, even in cool temperatures the inside of a car can become extremely HOT!"
Hard to find batteries are a speciality at MDS, although that speciality is first equal with their reputation for fast efficient service... so check their website both for useful information and for your iPod battery replacement... MDS
Information relating to how best to extend the life of your iPod battery is included below:-
"Apple, and other iPod makers, always use the best lithium ion battery technology which is available, and they use the leading battery manufacturers as suppliers. Using the best, most cost effective, battery technology to suit the requirements of the particular device you have, is best for both manufacturers and purchasers alike. All manufacturers want you to recommend their products and buy them on a regular basis.
Batteries should last most normal users for the life of the product, i.e., several years.
Apple's specifications specify a battery life of 10 hours for the 1st and 2nd generation iPod, 8 hours for the 3rd generation iPod and 1st generation iPod mini, 12 hours for the 4th generation iPod and iPod shuffle, 15 hours for iPod photo, 18 hours for the 2nd generation iPod mini, 14 hours for the iPod nano and 30GB iPod video, and 20 hours for the 60GB iPod video.
Many factors can, as discussed in a previous post, influence how long a particular battery lasts. Under good conditions, you should indeed get around the specified hours of battery life on a new iPod. This amount varies with age, usage style, and other factors, such as music encoding format, backlight use, etc.
Lithium ion batteries should be good for 300-500 charge/discharge cycles.
When possible, the best usage pattern - for any lithium ion battery - is a partial discharge, followed by recharging. A partial discharge can be anything less than a full discharge. However, an occasional full discharge is desirable to calibrate the battery.
An iPod can also safely be attached to external power for extended periods of time. If this done for weeks, or months, though the battery will be as if it were in 'storage'. Lithium ion batteries don't store well for extended periods of time at full charge.
If you will be storing your iPod for an extended period of time (i.e., weeks to months), it is recommended to store the unit in a cool place. The charge level doesn't matter, as the charge will be completely depleted after several days.
The worst case scenario is to store at full charge at a high temperature... never leave your iPod in a car, even vaguely warm days can see a frightening temperature increase in a car... and whilst we are on the subject of the temperature inside cars... can I please get on my high horse about dogs left in cars, even in cool temperatures the inside of a car can become extremely HOT!"
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