iPod 4G Monochrome — Replacement Battery (All Capacities)

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  • Condition: new replacement part
  • 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
  • Free pry tool in the box

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Part details

About this part

Overview

Battery 20GB / 40GB

Replacement rechargeable battery for iPod 4G Monochrome. Use it for poor runtime, swelling, or power loss after cable and power-source checks, while remembering that bad storage or board faults can imitate battery trouble.

Fitment snapshot

FitsiPod 4G Monochrome
Variant matchSee Compatible Variants
ReleasedJuly 19, 2004
TypeBattery

What Is Included

✓ Replacement Battery (All Capacities) ✓ One plastic pry tool ✓ 1-year limited warranty

A swollen battery is worn out and no longer safe: stop charging it and replace it.

Fit and specs

Specifications & Fitment

Part Details

Detail Value
Model Number A1059
EMC EMC 1995
Condition New replacement battery
Capacity (Original) Apple gives no mAh figure; the original was rated for up to 12 hours of music. This listing is a new standard 750 mAh battery; the extended-life 1,200 mAh battery can be chosen on the order form. One battery fits the thin 20GB and thick 40GB cases.
Chemistry Li-Ion
Voltage (Nominal) 3.7V
Connector Wired plug-in
Soldering Required No
OEM Part 616-0206, 616-0183

Compatible Variants

Order Number Capacity Color Case Compatible Notes
M9787LL/A 20GB Black/Red (U2) thin Yes —
M9282LL/A 20GB White thin Yes —
PE435A 20GB White (HP) thin Yes —
M9268LL/A 40GB White thick Yes —
PE436A 40GB White (HP) thick Yes —
iPod Photo / 4th Gen Color Display: Same battery family (616-0183 / 616-0206 / 616-0215); use the iPod Photo battery listing so the page matches your model.

Install and repair

Install Overview

Rather not open it? Choose We Fix It above: mail your iPod in and we fit it. Turnaround is typically 3 to 5 business days. 1-year limited warranty.

Before You Start

Handle lithium cells carefully

Stop charging and avoid puncturing, bending, or compressing the cell if the battery is swollen, hot, leaking, or visibly damaged.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to solder?

No, this installation does not require soldering.

How do I know if this battery needs replacement?

Symptoms that can point to this battery include: Won't Charge, Won't Turn On, Battery Drain, Swollen Battery.

On this model the battery sits right behind the click wheel, so a swollen battery is not visible from outside: usually the only sign is a center button that no longer works (it sits low or feels jammed). Stop charging it and replace it.

Can storage trouble look like a bad battery?

Yes. A clicking hard drive, a sad face or a restore that fails points to the drive cable first, then the hard drive, not the battery: hold the iPod to your ear for unusual clicking and run the drive scan in Diagnostic Mode.

What should I check before replacing this battery?

Inspect the battery connector and nearby ribbon cables before ordering another battery. Look for corrosion or a connector that no longer clamps the battery lead cleanly. This battery helps only when the battery itself remains the isolated failure after seating checks. Check disturbed connectors first when the symptom appeared immediately after service. There is no bench-power procedure for this board — no public schematics exist — so testing it without a battery is not something we can walk you through; test with a known-good pack instead.

Is this an iPod Classic?

Apple's 'Classic' branding started with the 6th Generation (2007). This is the iPod 4th Generation (Click Wheel), the monochrome-screen model from 2004. Apple's official name for this model is iPod (Click Wheel).

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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.