My Problem

My son's 20 GB click wheel iPod was no longer working but to be fair it had been in a box for a couple of years. It took 2 days to charge it enough to restore it and reload it with music. As long as it was kept docked an charging it would work. After finding your website I decided it was worth it to change the battery and see if that would make it fully functional again.

My Fix

The repair was boring and simple, just the way I like it! I followed the directions found on your website using the tools I purchased with the battery; charged the battery for a few hours, connected it to speakers and started jamming to the music of my youth...circa 1970. The only problem is now my 20 year old son wants it back! I hope he has eclectic taste in music because I loaded the iPod with everything from the Rolling Stones to Boz Scaggs. However my son now looks at me me with renewed awe and respect, which is no small thing!

My Advice

Follow the directions and be patient with removing the back cover. No magic, voodoo or inappropriate language required!

My Problem

My iPod stopped working and the battery would not recharge. My iPod needed a new battery.

My Fix

The repair went very smoothly. I watched your video and with the proper tools which came with the battery I was able to perform the sensitive operation.

My Advice

Very confident with your video as teaching tool. Sorry I did not take any pictures. I was done in less than 5 minutes.

Now I can hear sweet music to my ears.

Thank you guys/gals at ifixit.

I will certainly recommend ifixit to all of my friends and family.

Oh yes... the battery came in 2 days from California to Pennsylvania. Great price & great service!!!

HOTDOG!!!!!

My Problem

Battery was not holding charge for any length of time. My 4th generation iPod, was in great working condition, but it was not holding a charge for more then a half an hour.

My Fix

Replacing the battery was very easy, the video and information on this site was right on. I was able to replace the battery with 15 minutes.

My Advice

Trying to route the wires underneath the safety circuit was very difficult.....make sure that you take you time so as not to damage any components on the PCA. I would recommend purchasing a spudger tool to help in routing the wires.

My Problem

After several years of non use, my iPod battery would not hold a charge.

My Fix

After finding the repair guide on ifixit, I was able to quickly fix my iPod. It was really easy!

My Advice

If any repair shop tells you you have a device that can't be fixed or it costs to much, give ifixit a try!

My Problem

Battery seemed bad. Seemed like a good gamble to try to fix it myself as it was an older unit.

My Fix

Was successful in replacing it. Getting the case open was the hardest part. After that, it was a piece of cake.

My Advice

Keep trying, it's worth it.

My Problem

I thought my beautiful 10-year relationship with my Ipod 4G was over because no one gave me a solution.

The original battery was losing charge quickly and was a little swollen preventing the wheel / menu function properly.

My Fix

Very well, due to good advices, clear information and step by step photo-guides with useful close-ups.

All I needed to do a good job. Thanks.

My Advice

Do not give up ... give your Ipod another chance to continue together, give it a second life.

My Problem

4th generation ipod finally stopped working.

I am utterly incompetent at anything like this but ifixit.com was recommended & I had a small plastic brick and nothing to lose...

My Fix

...despite being almost blind with fingers as useless as toes, the repair went exactly as shown in the picture guide that I followed.

My Advice

Buy a spudger - the most awkward bit was prising the original battery out and without this little plastic tool I would have been completely flummoxed.

My Problem

I have been holding on to this old 20GB iPod for YEARS in hope that I would some day find a solution to unlock the 18GB of music inside. I bought the thing in 2004 and loaded it up with music from all of my friend's playlists in the Navy and no longer had access to any of the source music. The iPod wouldn't charge and that mad me very sad. Finally I came here and discovered this amazing website!

My Fix

The repair went great. I am not nearly as techno savvy as I'd like to be so I was a little nervous with the innards, but the guide was very straightforward and I had no problems.

My Advice

Get the opening tool...it makes it a snap. Luckily the battery came with them!

My Problem

Here in Sao Paulo, Brazil, I used my old Ipod Photo 60gb since 2005, with music until de last bit!!! But one day, it simply died!!

My Fix

Easy, thank's ifixit!

My Advice

Only follow the steps in ifixit homesite to be happy!

My Problem

Dead battery

My Fix

All good

My Advice

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