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iPod Troubleshooting & Repair Q&A - Revised June 7, 2010

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How do I replace the battery in the iPod touch models?

If it is out of warranty, Apple will replace the battery in your iPod touch for a cost of US$79 plus US$6.95 shipping.

The battery in the original iPod touch is soldered to the logicboard, and the battery in the iPod touch 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen are attached with adhesive. All are extremely challenging to replace. Professional installation is strongly recommended.

Nevertheless, for very tech savvy individuals, iFixit has instructions for replacing the battery in the original model and MacRecycling has a two part video disassembly series that can be used for the same:

For those interested in professional installation, but who would like to save some money, site sponsor Mission Repair offers a 24 hour iPod touch battery replacement service by mail at lower cost than Apple. Mission Repair upgrades are performed by Certified Macintosh Technicians.

Also see:

How do I replace the battery in the full-size iPod models?
How do I replace the battery in the iPod mini models?
How do I replace the battery in the iPod nano models?
How do I replace the battery in the iPod shuffle models?

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