A quick guide to iPod Battery for your iPod Nano 8GB

iPod battery life is an important issue to most iPod users. The iPod battery degrades over time and it is not easily replaced. That’s true, to a point, as the battery is lithium based; although it can be recharged up to 500 times, it does degrade over time.

Furthermore, because of the way Apple designed the iPod battery, it is challenging for owners of the iPod Nano 8GB to replace it on their own. This made some users to wonder if the iPod Nano 8GB was intended as a disposable MP3 player? No. The iPod Nano 8GB was designed to last a good, long, while.

However, most lithium batteries, such as the iPod battery, last about two years. This nets the user hundreds of charges; however, at some point, the lithium battery will stop working. Users can’t replace the battery the way they can with other digital devices.

Instead of being easily removed and replaced, the battery in the iPod Nano 8GB is a permanent part of the case. The frustration of unable to change the iPod battery didn’t last long though, as savvy marketers took advantage of the situation and offered owners of the iPod Nano 8GB an alternative substitute iPod battery, that had 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 performs at its best when the iPod Nano 8GB is at room temperature.

Don’t leave your iPod Nano 8GB inside a car. Do not expose your iPod Nano 8GB to direct sunlight. When not in use, press the Pause or Hold button. Take advantage of the Hold function the iPod Nano 8GB offers if you will not be using it for even a few minutes.

iPod will continue to play if left playing until the iPod battery drains out. Always turn off your iPod when not in use to save battery life. When the room is well lit, you do not need back lighting.

Always using back lighting will drain your battery faster than anything. If you don’t absolutely need it, turn it off. Select Settings, Back light Timer, Off. Most people don’t realize that even when their iPod Nano isn’t in use, the battery is still active.

Even though it is not much, your iPod battery is still being used, even as your iPod Nano 8GB sleeps. 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.