iPod 5th Generation Video 30GB Thin Battery Replacement
iPod 5th Generation Video 30GB Thin Battery Replacement
New · Model A1136
$13.95
Also for the iPod Video 5th Gen: Thick (60GB and 80GB) $15.95 · See all
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- Condition: new replacement part
- 1-year limited warranty · 30-day returns from delivery
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- Completed repairs aren't refundable. If a part we fitted fails within a year, we repair it again.
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About this part
Overview
This is the iPod Video 5th Generation battery replacement page for thin 30GB models. Part number 616-0229, 3.7V Li-polymer, 580 mAh. It is not compatible with 60GB or 80GB thick models; those use the thicker 616-0232 battery.
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:
Fit and specs
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | New replacement battery |
| Capacity | 580 mAh |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion |
| Voltage (Nominal) | 3.7V |
| Connector | Brown slide-up FPC latch |
| Soldering Required | No |
| OEM Part |
616-0229
|
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | U2 Special | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | U2 Special | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | Black | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thick case 0.55 in — needs 616-0232 thick battery |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thick case 0.55 in — needs 616-0232 thick battery |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | Black | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thick case 0.55 in — needs 616-0232 thick battery |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | White | thick | No— wrong case depth | Thick case 0.55 in — needs 616-0232 thick battery |
616-0229 cell is listed for the slim-case Classics; that is a listing, not a measurement of your unit — order from the iPod Classic battery page that matches your model. The deeper-case iPod Video (MA003LL/A, MA147LL/A, MA448LL/A, MA450LL/A) uses 616-0232.
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.
Questions
Common Questions
Will this battery fit my 60GB or 80GB iPod?
No. The 60GB and 80GB models use the thicker 616-0232 battery. Installing a thick battery in a 30GB thin case will not close correctly and can press against the LCD. Use the thick battery page.
Does this iPod charge via FireWire?
Yes, charge-only. USB handles both sync and charge. A FireWire source charging the iPod does not test the USB connection or the whole charging circuit: try a known-good USB cable and a port on the computer itself (not the keyboard's) before deciding which part is at fault. An aged battery can still take wall current while refusing a computer's, so a split like that is a clue, not a verdict. If the split survives those checks, the 30-pin connector or its pins are the suspect, and that port is soldered to the logic board — a new battery will not fix it.
How do I tell 5G from 5.5G Enhanced?
Both use A1136 / EMC 2065 and the same 616-0229 thin battery, so it does not affect battery selection. To tell them apart, match the order number: MA002, MA146, and MA452 are 5G original; MA444, MA446, and MA664 are 5.5G Enhanced.
Are high-capacity thin aftermarket batteries safe?
Be skeptical of thin-form-factor listings that advertise thick-battery capacity. Authentic thin cells are normally around 580-650 mAh at the thin case height; a high-capacity cell needs the room a flash conversion frees, so our 2000mAh extended-life battery is for flash builds only, and we fit it. Overstated or mislabeled cells can keep the case from closing or swell early.
Can Apple replace the battery in an iPod Video?
Apple no longer offers hardware service for this iPod Video model because it is obsolete worldwide. Fit this battery yourself, or choose We Fix It above and we fit it by mail.
Does the later Classic's battery fit this iPod Video, and the other way round?
Order the battery listed for the build you actually have. Suppliers do cross-list some cells across the Video and the later Classic, and the families use similar thin and thick packs — but a listing that names both is not a measurement of your unit.
Within the Video alone, thickness has to match the case: a technician on this model diagnosed a too-thick replacement simply as a 30GB iPod that had been sent a 60GB battery. Capacity ratings printed on aftermarket cells do not identify case height either.
So: check the case depth, the connector and the clearance you have — and treat a Classic listing as a pointer to that family's own pages rather than a promise of fit. We will not infer compatibility, or incompatibility, for every other iPod from one listing.
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How mail-in repair works
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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.
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.