My Problem

Short battery life 'cause my daughter leaves it on the charger.

My Fix

You guys were right, the case is hard to open on this model, but I did it anyway. I used two medium Fender guitar picks and a very small bladed screwdriver along with a putty knife. Following your directions I got the case opened and didn't hurt anything. This is my 4th iPod repair and I'm getting pretty good at it. You guys are great with the prompt shipping and the guides that you have on line.

My Advice

One really needs to be rather good with their hands and understanding of mechanical devices to work on these thin iPods. Patience and control are the two things that you need to do these repairs on the thin units. Keep up the good work iFixit.

My Problem

Her iPod would no longer turn on but when connected to a car charger would operate normally.

My Fix

The repair was a success, the last two clips at the base of the iPod were the hardest to release.

My Advice

The guide worked 100%, as far as my repair went I had to use a razor blade to separate the base enough to get the opening tools slid into position.

My Problem

Wife's 80GB iPod Classic would not hold a charge.

My Fix

The iPod was very hard to open. I scratched up the sides a bit but once I got it open it was very easy to replace the battery and close the iPod back up. The iPod fired right up and all is well except the hold switch no longer works. Thankfully it is stuck in the open position. When I get time I'm going to open the iPod up again and see if I can fix it. Hopefully it is something simple.

My Advice

It was very hard to open the iPod. The two plastic tools included with the battery were just about useless. I used a thin putty knife to separate the two halves and a couple of small flat blade screwdrivers (eyeglass screw sized) as a space keepers. I started by trying to work the putty knife into the side of the iPod but all I did was scratch up the sides. I was able to get a foot-hold by gently working the putty knife into the lower case just above the dock connector. Using the screwdrivers as space keepers I worked my way towards a corner and up one of the sides. After that the rest of the operation went smoothly.

My Problem

My Ipod classic would not charge. Figured it was the battery and ordered one from ifixit. Watched the video found in google and ordered the tools and thought, hey, this can be done.

My Fix

It didnt. As soon as the compartment was opened, the headphone ribbon broke right in two pieces. :(

My Advice

Sure...try to change the battery and if all goes well, terrific. If not, prepare to buy another Ipod.

My Problem

Dead battery. Choice between spending 25 to fix or 300 to replace.

My Fix

Quick, very easy. Was able to skip a few steps in the online guide.

My Advice

Let people know the cable underneath the battery is usually glued to it and needs to be pried off very gently.

My Problem

I used my iPod for about 3 years. Suddenly, the battery lasted only for two hours. I went to the apple-store in zurich. They couldn't tell me how much it will cost to replace the battery. The only solution was to do it myself...

My Fix

ifixit write: it's a challenge to disassemble the iPod classic. I wasn't sure if I will really get the things apart.

But it was really absolutely no problem at all.

I ordered all the required tools. And it took me about 10 minutes to change the battery. It was easy and the installing guide is just perfect!

Thank you, ifixit

My Advice

First I was disappointed, cause the new battery lasts as long as the old one. 2 hours. After a few charges it gets better and better. At the moment, it lasts already for about 8 hours. I hope it will get better. One thought of me was that apple programmed a battery-death after a defined hour of operation. And without the knowlege of resetting the software no battery wont last any longer..... (conspiracy theory...??)

My Problem

Hi guys, I fix anything I can get my hands on. The posts on you're site gave me encouragement to try a battery replacement for a soaked iPod. Tried the rice thing with no luck.

My Fix

I had opened the iPod before receiving the battery with jewelers screw drivers. it would have been better to be patient and get the plastic tools. As soon is I replaced the battery I new I was back in business. An eighteen bucks well spent.

My Advice

Get the plastic tools so you don't mar your metal back.

My Problem

Battery was dead.

My Fix

The first time was a bear. Took me so long to get the IPOD open! The second time I used a small metal spatula used for spreading frosting on cakes and it took me all of 5 minutes to get it open, replaced and back to working order.

My Advice

Try using a spatula or simular device but be careful you don't ruin the IPOD.