a solution to your problem would be to bring the ipod to an electronic shop and ask the tech to solder the two battery wires directly to the ipod motherboard where the battery socket was located otherwise you'll need a new motherboard for the ipod.

[quote|lemerise]a solution to your problem would be to bring the ipod to an electronic shop and ask the tech to solder the two battery wires directly to the ipod motherboard where the battery socket was located otherwise you'll need a new motherboard for the ipod.[/quote]

"a solution to your problem would be to bring the ipod to an electronic shop and ask the tech to solder the two battery wires directly to the ipod motherboard where the battery socket was located otherwise you'll need a new motherboard for the ipod."

The solder points are microscopic. I can't imagine the cost of such a repair being trivial. As far as I'm concerned Ifixit should have simply provided documentation stating that "Here are some tools that will prove useful if you decide to destroy your iPod. Have fun!" The amount of force necessary to break these microscopic connections is completely trivial, and that is not explained in the documentation *at all*.

I'm disgusted. I've rarely been this disgusted with a product.

[quote|freewheeling]"a solution to your problem would be to bring the ipod to an electronic shop and ask the tech to solder the two battery wires directly to the ipod motherboard where the battery socket was located otherwise you'll need a new motherboard for the ipod." The solder points are microscopic. I can't imagine the cost of such a repair being trivial. As far as I'm concerned Ifixit should have simply provided documentation stating that "Here are some tools that will prove useful if you decide to destroy your iPod. Have fun!" The amount of force necessary to break these microscopic connections is completely trivial, and that is not explained in the documentation *at all*. I'm disgusted. I've rarely been this disgusted with a product.[/quote]

I fix ipods all the time I never have any problem replacing the batteries. replacing the iPod video is very simple and I think ifixit did a good job giving directions. It's just a process of following steps. I usually replace ipod video batteries within minutes. If you were not confident in replacing your ipod video battery, simply don't do it.

Sum things up, If you don't know what you are doing, don't do it. Like what freewheeling said, take it to a electronic shop. prices usually range pretty high.

[quote|osxscene]I fix ipods all the time I never have any problem replacing the batteries. replacing the iPod video is very simple and I think ifixit did a good job giving directions. It's just a process of following steps. I usually replace ipod video batteries within minutes. If you were not confident in replacing your ipod video battery, simply don't do it. Sum things up, If you don't know what you are doing, don't do it. Like what freewheeling said, take it to a electronic shop. prices usually range pretty high.[/quote]

If you fix iPods "all the time" I'd suggest that you don't need the instructions very much, and can easily infer anything that happens to be left out or is ambiguous. "If you were not confident replacing your ipod video battery, simply don't do it." The point here is that the potential for ruining the ipod isn't emphasized at all in the instructions, which simply say to be careful about moving the brown connector sideways because it's fragile. The implication of selling the battery replacement is that it's relatively easy, or they wouldn't be selling them. It isn't the connector itself that's fragile, but the solder connections to the board. They're about the width of a human hair, and probably less sturdy. Moreover, raising the connector to release the ribbon may be easier to do on some iPods than on others, but I found that it took a good deal of force even after the connector was completely separated from the board. It did not pop up easily.

Naturally they don't emphasize the potential for ruining the iPod during battery replacement, because if they did they'd sell fewer batteries.

For anyone reading this, the solder connections are about the circumference of a human hair, and the sturdiness of the connection may vary quite a bit depending on just how much solder made it in during manufacture. There's nothing that would challenge the connection during normal use, so a light solder connection is as good as a solid one. You'd only know if you attempted to disconnect the ribbon. If the connection to the motherboard breaks, you're out of luck. Might as well toss the gadget in the trash.

There is another company that claims it sells more detailed and better illustrated instructions with sturdier and more reliable removal tools. I might try their product if I decide to replace the motherboard, but it'd probably make more sense to just buy a new iPod.

[quote|freewheeling]If you fix iPods "all the time" I'd suggest that you don't need the instructions very much, and can easily infer anything that happens to be left out or is ambiguous. "If you were not confident replacing your ipod video battery, simply don't do it." The point here is that the potential for ruining the ipod isn't emphasized at all in the instructions, which simply say to be careful about moving the brown connector sideways because it's fragile. The implication of selling the battery replacement is that it's relatively easy, or they wouldn't be selling them. It isn't the connector itself that's fragile, but the solder connections to the board. They're about the width of a human hair, and probably less sturdy. Moreover, raising the connector to release the ribbon may be easier to do on some iPods than on others, but I found that it took a good deal of force even after the connector was completely separated from the board. It did not pop up easily. Naturally they don't emphasize the potential for ruining the iPod during battery replacement, because if they did they'd sell fewer batteries. For anyone reading this, the solder connections are about the circumference of a human hair, and the sturdiness of the connection may vary quite a bit depending on just how much solder made it in during manufacture. There's nothing that would challenge the connection during normal use, so a light solder connection is as good as a solid one. You'd only know if you attempted to disconnect the ribbon. If the connection to the motherboard breaks, you're out of luck. Might as well toss the gadget in the trash. There is another company that claims it sells more detailed and better illustrated instructions with sturdier and more reliable removal tools. I might try their product if I decide to replace the motherboard, but it'd probably make more sense to just buy a new iPod.[/quote]

I don't think a tech would ask that much to just solder you battery wires to the ipod motherboard. It's a ten minutes job.

[quote|lemerise]I don't think a tech would ask that much to just solder you battery wires to the ipod motherboard. It's a ten minutes job.[/quote]

It would make more sense for you to buy a ipod, yes indeed. The price of you buying the instruction and replacing parts cost more than buying one.

it is a 10 minutes job I totally agree.

these iFixit instructions are very straight forward. If you can't fix it, I would suggest you getting a new iPod. iPods are cheap nowadays already.

[quote|osxscene]It would make more sense for you to buy a ipod, yes indeed. The price of you buying the instruction and replacing parts cost more than buying one. it is a 10 minutes job I totally agree. these iFixit instructions are very straight forward. If you can't fix it, I would suggest you getting a new iPod. iPods are cheap nowadays already.[/quote]

Okay, intervention time!

freewheeling, I am sorry that you had a bad experience working on your iPod Video. We'll see what we can do about having a "before" and "after" photo, and appreciate the suggestion for improving the step.

Having that said, this is one of our more often-viewed guides with very little negative response from over 7,500 users in 2009 alone. The guide does have a warning on step 5 that states, "Make sure to slide the brown connector directly upwards. The connector is frail and will break if it is accidentally shifted to the side." This refers to the entire connector, not just the brown part.

Moral of the story: constructive criticism and suggestions are welcome and wanted to improve our guides. Negative criticism just upsets others. That whole "Do unto others as you would have them do to you" thing.....

[quote|Ben Eisenman]Okay, intervention time! freewheeling, I am sorry that you had a bad experience working on your iPod Video. We'll see what we can do about having a "before" and "after" photo, and appreciate the suggestion for improving the step. Having that said, this is one of our more often-viewed guides with very little negative response from over 7,500 users in 2009 alone. The guide does have a warning on step 5 that states, "Make sure to slide the brown connector directly upwards. The connector is frail and will break if it is accidentally shifted to the side." This refers to the entire connector, not just the brown part. Moral of the story: constructive criticism and suggestions are welcome and wanted to improve our guides. Negative criticism just upsets others. That whole "Do unto others as you would have them do to you" thing.....[/quote]

I replaced mine, with no previous experience working intra-iPod.

I have, however, dabbled in hardware before. Just basic things, though; computer repair, disassembling printers, and so on.

I found the instructions to be excellent, the tools useful, and the job moderately easy.

But really; if you need someone to tell you to be careful when working inside of "do not open or your warranty is void!" consumer electronics, and you're surprised by the fact that the parts, inside of what is effectively a teeny tiny computer, are very small... well... maybe you're not really cut out for electronics.

[quote|darthstevious]I replaced mine, with no previous experience working intra-iPod. I have, however, dabbled in hardware before. Just basic things, though; computer repair, disassembling printers, and so on. I found the instructions to be excellent, the tools useful, and the job moderately easy. But really; if you need someone to tell you to be careful when working inside of "do not open or your warranty is void!" consumer electronics, and you're surprised by the fact that the parts, inside of what is effectively a teeny tiny computer, are very small... well... maybe you're not really cut out for electronics.[/quote]

maybe if you take it to a place the specializes in computer repair. They could at least get into it and tell you if its worth saving. maybe try www.mytechteam.net

[quote|Stewart Sucher]maybe if you take it to a place the specializes in computer repair. They could at least get into it and tell you if its worth saving. maybe try www.mytechteam.net[/quote]

For computer repair and replacing an ipod battery, a tech shop should be able to assist you with this issue. http://computech-ct.com

[quote|Wayne]For computer repair and replacing an ipod battery, a tech shop should be able to assist you with this issue. http://computech-ct.com[/quote]

It is really hard to fix ipods on your own but there are ways you can go about doing it. I tried once and I was not very successful. I am looking into finding a good place for computer repair. I really want to get my computer fixed and fix the charging issue. Here is a site that I have heard good things about. http://www.computerdoctorsllc.com

[quote|Brett Rodgers]It is really hard to fix ipods on your own but there are ways you can go about doing it. I tried once and I was not very successful. I am looking into finding a good place for computer repair. I really want to get my computer fixed and fix the charging issue. Here is a site that I have heard good things about. http://www.computerdoctorsllc.com[/quote]