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by James Logan
iPod battery life is an significant consideration to most iPod users. The iPod battery degrades over time and it is not easily replaced. Although it can be recharged more than 300 times, the lithium based battery does eventually wear out.

When that happens, although it is possible for users to change the iPod battery themselves, many of them do not want to risk damaging their iPod Nano 8GB. Does that mean that the iPod Nano 8GB was designed to be a disposable device? No. The iPod Nano 8GB was designed to last a long while.

As with all lithium based batteries, the iPod battery cannot be expected to last more than two years. This nets the user hundreds of charges; however, at some point, the lithium battery will stop working. Users who think they can simply open the iPod Nano 8GB case and remove and replace the battery will be disappointed.

This is because the iPod battery is soldered into the iPod Nano 8GB case. The problem of unable to change the iPod battery didn’t last long though, as savvy marketers capitalized on the situation and offered owners of the iPod Nano 8GB an alternative replacement iPod battery, which included instructions on how to remove the old battery and insert the new one. Apple also offers to change the iPod battery, but users have to send their iPod Nano 8GB to the company for replacement.

Users can also learn how to maximize the iPod battery power by logging on to the Apple website. The following tips and tricks will ensure your iPod battery will last longer: An iPod battery functions at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature, between 0 to 35 C (or 32 to 95 F).

Never leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. Never expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight as this can damage the iPod. When unattended, click the Pause. Any time you are not using your iPod Nano 8GB, slide the button into the Hold position.

The iPod Nano 8GB will continue to play if left in the play mode, which will cause the iPod battery to drain completely. Always turn off your iPod when not in use to save battery life. Only use the back lighting feature when you really need it.

Constantly using back lighting will drain your battery faster than anything. Turn off back lighting unless using it is absolutely needed. Under the Settings menu, choose Back light Timer, then select Off. Most people don’t realize that even when their iPod Nano isn’t in use, the battery is still working.

A small amount of battery power is still being used, even when your iPod is asleep. Storing your iPod at room temperature will help to conserve the battery. By doing this, the battery in your iPod can last as long as 28 days.

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