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iPod Classic 6th Generation 160GB Thick Battery Replacement
New · Model A1238
$15.95
Also for the iPod Classic 6th Gen: Thin (80GB and 120GB) $13.95 · See all
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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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About this part
Overview
Replacement battery for the original September 2007 thick-case iPod Classic 6th Generation 160GB. Use this listing for MB145LL/A or MB150LL/A only after confirming order number, rear-case depth, and basic dock or storage checks.
Fitment snapshot
What Is Included
A swollen battery is worn out and no longer safe: stop charging it and replace it.
What this part might fix
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Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1238 |
| EMC | EMC 2173 |
| Condition | New replacement battery |
| Battery Capacity | 850 mAh (replacement-cell rating; Apple did not publish the original capacity) |
| Device Storage | 160GB |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion |
| Voltage (Nominal) | 3.7V |
| Charge Voltage | 4.2V |
| Connector | Brown latch battery ribbon |
| Soldering Required | No |
| OEM Part | 616-0232 |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB150LL/A | 160GB | Black | thick (0.53 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB145LL/A | 160GB | Silver | thick (0.53 in) | Yes— stock match | — |
| MB147LL/A | 80GB | Black | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB and 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) use the thin battery 616-0229. Use Replacement Battery (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MB029LL/A | 80GB | Silver | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB and 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) use the thin battery 616-0229. Use Replacement Battery (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MB565LL/A | 120GB | Black | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB and 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) use the thin battery 616-0229. Use Replacement Battery (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MB562LL/A | 120GB | Silver | thin (0.41 in) | No— wrong case depth | 80GB and 120GB thin models (MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, MB565LL/A) use the thin battery 616-0229. Use Replacement Battery (Thin — 80GB / 120GB) instead. |
| MC297LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | Black | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thick part is not compatible with thin case — risk of LCD damage |
| MC293LL/A | 160GB (Late 2009) | Silver | thin | No— wrong case depth | Thick part is not compatible with thin case — risk of LCD damage |
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.
The battery connector's latch is delicate: pulling too hard, or on the wrong part, can pull the whole connector off the board. For a connector torn off in a DIY battery swap, our fix is a new logic board.
Case opening difficulty
The metal case uses tight clips and scratches easily at the seam. Start with thin plastic opening tools; avoid using bare metal as the first pry tool.
Brown battery connector latch
The brown latch is fragile. Lift it straight up about 1 mm with angled tweezers or a plastic tool; do not push sideways or pry on the white connector edge.
Ribbons under the battery
Headphone jack and Hold button ribbon cables run under the battery area. Disconnect and free the rear-panel ribbons before lifting the battery aggressively.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I confirm my iPod takes this thick 160GB battery?
Use order number and case depth, not color or A1238 alone. MB145LL/A and MB150LL/A are the 2007 160GB thick-case models at 13.5 mm / 0.53 in. MB029LL/A, MB147LL/A, MB562LL/A, and MB565LL/A are thin 80GB / 120GB models at 10.5 mm / 0.41 in. Two batteries are listed with different capacities and part numbers, and a serial number can decode ambiguously — so identify the case, not the paperwork. Apple's figures are about 162 g for the thick 160GB and 140 g for the thin 80GB and 120GB; on a unit with a swapped back or new drive, trust the case depth: 10.5 mm thin, 13.5 mm thick. Refurbished units and swapped backs can carry the wrong markings, so the code printed on the cell you remove is the tiebreaker: 616-0467 is an iPod nano battery number. Classic replacement listings commonly use 616-0229 for the thin case and 616-0232 for the thick case; match the installed cell, connector and physical clearance rather than capacity alone. A battery that dies in minutes is the symptom the right replacement fixes — once it is the right one; a thick cell forced into a thin case stops the back seating.
Why does my iPod show the Apple support URL screen?
The support URL (red X), folder icon, or clicking behavior often starts with storage checks. Inspect the hard drive and hard-drive cable before buying a battery for that symptom.
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