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iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen battery replacement guide ›iPod Mini 2nd Generation — Replacement Battery
For the iPod Mini 2nd Gen
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About this part
Overview
Replacement rechargeable battery for iPod Mini 2nd Generation. 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
What Is Included
A swollen battery is worn out and no longer safe: stop charging it and replace it.
What this part might fix
Help pages, step by step, for problems this part might fix:
Most likely fixed by this part
Can also be the cause
- Won't turn on: worn-out or empty battery
- Got wet: battery damaged by water
- Keeps turning off: worn-out battery
- Stuck on Apple logo: battery too weak to spin up the hard drive
- Overheating: failing battery
- Lines on screen: swollen battery
- Broken screen: swollen battery
- Clicking noise: battery too weak to spin up the hard drive
- Skipping songs: battery too weak to spin up the hard drive
- Black screen: worn-out or empty battery
- Not working after a repair: the new battery itself
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1051 |
| EMC | EMC 2044 |
| Condition | New replacement battery |
| Capacity (OEM) | Apple never published a capacity for this battery; replacement packs are labeled anywhere from 400 to 650 mAh under the EC003 / EC007 codes — treat the label as a label, and treat far higher numbers as relabels. |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion |
| Voltage (Nominal) | 3.7V |
| Connector | Plug-in connector |
| Soldering Required | No |
| OEM Part |
EC003, EC007
|
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M9802LL/A | 4GB | Blue | — | Yes | — |
| M9806LL/A | 4GB | Green | — | Yes | — |
| M9804LL/A | 4GB | Pink | — | Yes | — |
| M9800LL/A | 4GB | Silver | — | Yes | — |
| M9803LL/A | 6GB | Blue | — | Yes | — |
| M9807LL/A | 6GB | Green | — | Yes | — |
| M9805LL/A | 6GB | Pink | — | Yes | — |
| M9801LL/A | 6GB | Silver | — | Yes | — |
Install and repair
Step-by-step guide
iPod Mini 1st/2nd Gen battery replacement
Tools: Phillips #00 screwdriver, Thin plastic pry tool, Spudger, Small snap-ring pliers or a small flat tool, Hair dryer, Tweezers, Anti-static wrist strap or mat, Charger, Adhesive for the caps (optional)
- Lock itUnplug any cable, then slide Hold on and wait for the screen to go blank. Note which side the switch is on, for the top cap later.
- Top cap and two screws offGive the glued top cap a brief burst of warm air (hair dryer, low setting), aimed at the cap only, then lift it a little at a time at several points round the seam. Take out the two Phillips #00 screws underneath. Our opening guide shows each move.
Install Overview
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Before You Start
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. Difficulty: Moderate. Estimated time: 25 - 45 minutes.
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.
When is this battery the right fix for power or runtime symptoms?
Confirm this is the correct battery for the model-specific fitment and capacity before using symptoms to choose the part. Try a known-good USB cable or power source and note whether the iPod stays on only while connected. If the iPod was opened recently, inspect and reseat the battery connector before ordering another battery. If the drive clicks, shows a sad iPod, or fails restore under load, suspect the storage as well, not only the battery. Test with a known-good charger and cable before opening the iPod. Note whether the iPod shows charging, briefly powers on, shuts down under load, or never wakes at all. If the symptom began after service, inspect the battery connector and nearby flex cables before replacing another part. This 4 GB / 6 GB battery is the right choice when runtime or charge retention is isolated to the battery. Choose this battery only when the power, charging, or runtime pattern is tied to this part or its connector. Check cable and power-source behavior, connector seating, swelling, corrosion, and storage symptoms before treating the battery as confirmed. Check charger/cable behavior, dock connector condition, storage startup clues, and board damage when the symptom is not isolated to battery performance. If a battery charges normally in one Mini generation but not the other, consider a logic board charging fault rather than assuming the battery is bad. A swollen or damaged lithium battery should be handled as a safety issue, not a normal quick fix.
Can storage trouble look like a bad battery?
Yes. A clicking microdrive, a sad face or a restore that fails points to the microdrive, 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, torn flex material, or a connector that no longer clamps the battery lead cleanly. Reopen only as far as needed to inspect the areas touched during the repair. Compare the new symptom with what worked before the repair. Check cable seating, latch position, and part variant before replacing a second part.
Is this for a full-size hard-drive iPod?
The iPod mini is a separate Apple product line from full-size hard-drive iPods. This is the iPod mini 2nd Generation.
When is it unsafe to keep charging this iPod?
Stop immediately if the iPod smells burnt, the dock area looks melted, the battery is hot, swollen, or leaking, or liquid exposure is involved. Disconnect power, do not charge again, and inspect the battery, dock connector, and charging circuit before any further troubleshooting. A damaged lithium battery is a safety problem first and a repair question second.
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