iPod Video 5th Gen Battery Replacement

Model A1136

From $13.95

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Signs the battery is done on the iPod Video 5th Gen

  • Won't hold a charge

    An old battery wears out: it no longer takes or holds a full charge, empties fast, or dies as soon as you unplug it. A new battery is the usual fix.

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  • Skipping songs

    A worn battery cannot give the hard drive enough power to spin up, so the drive clicks and retries.

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  • Swollen battery

    A battery that swells is worn out and no longer safe. On the iPod Video the battery sits behind the screen: swelling can leave dark pressure marks or spots on the screen, make it lift or bow or even crack it, and the case can bulge, usually at the top. In some cases the front and back panel separate at the seam, and light from the backlight can sometimes be seen shining through it. An open seam on its own is often bent metal tabs or railing inside the inner back panel. Stop charging it and replace the battery.

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Buy the battery with a free pry tool, or mail your iPod in and we fit it: most repairs are finished within 3 to 5 business days, with a 1-year limited warranty.

Battery help for the iPod Video 5th Gen

  • Won’t charge, or dies off the charger

    The iPod only runs while plugged in, shows the charging screen and nothing else, or shuts down the moment you unplug it: most often a worn battery, though the logic board can do this too (and on the 5th, 6th and 7th Gen a disconnected battery cable).

  • Drains fast — even sitting idle

    A full charge no longer lasts an album, the meter drops in big steps, or the iPod is flat again after a few days in a drawer.

  • Swollen or pushing the case apart

    On the iPod Video and iPod Classic the case can bulge at the top, and the screen can lift or show dark pressure marks. On the 4th Gen and iPod Photo it can push up under the click wheel, so the center button sits low or stops working. On the mini it shows as dark pressure spots on the screen. On the 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, Photo and mini the case rarely bulges, so a flat case does not rule it out. Stop charging it, don’t press on or puncture the pack, and replace it.

Free diagnostic

Broken iPod? We can help.

Mail us your iPod and we will test it and send you a free repair quote. If you don't like our price, we will ship your iPod back at our expense.

How mail-in repair works

  1. Order the free diagnostic

    Choose your iPod. Add our shipping box and prepaid label if you need one.

  2. Mail us your iPod

    Pack it with your work order. No printer? Put a note in the box with your name, return address, email, order number and what is wrong.

  3. Approve your quote

    We test it and email your free repair quote. Most repairs are finished within 3 to 5 business days after you approve the quote.