HQRP Replacement Battery for iPod mini (1st and 2nd Generation) Kit - 750 mAh plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector by HQRP
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Digital camera reviews of HQRP Replacement Battery for iPod mini (1st and 2nd Generation) Kit - 750 mAh plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector
Digital camera Review: Broke my Ipod
Summary: 2 Stars
Not worth the trouble - I followed the directions perfectly and my ipod fried itself - If you have to replace the battery I suggest just buying a new Ipod and save the trouble or pay and have it replacedDigital camera Review: CAREFUL
Summary: 2 Stars
HAVE I TAKEN THINGS APART IN THE PAST AND THEY WORKED!!
You better ask yourself that question before you start or your in deep doodoo. The instructions are very small and you'll need a magnifying glass to read them AND they are not complete!!! Please google taking apart an iPod before you start or you are already in trouble. I didn't disconnect one group of paper thin wires and ruined my iPod BUT I got a better unit (read my reviews).
My advice, its cheap BUT you better know what your getting into..
Digital camera Review: Complete Disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
The performance of this replacement battery is abysmal. Although it is advertised to have a rating of 850 mAh, I barely get 5 hours of play time after a full recharge. By contrast, the original battery had a lower rating of 630 mAh, but it delivered 20 hours of continuous play time when I bought my mini 4 years ago.
Another issue is the dimension of the battery, which is a few millimeters wider than the original EC007-5. After the battery was squeezed into place, the circuit board was bent to one side due to the tension buildup by the bigger battery. Although the curvature is small, it caused the LCD screen to press more tightly against the glass panel.
In short, I am very disappointed with this product.
Digital camera Review: Did the trick! No need for a new iPod
Summary: 5 Stars
The battery brought my iPod mini back to life! I was ready buy a new iPod nano, but no need now. The mini hasn't held a charge like this for a couple of years now, its like new again.
One word of caution though to those purchasing this product. The iPod mini is not designed to be disassembled for battery replacement by a consumer. The white top and bottom plasic pieces are glued on and must gently be pried off to avoid excessive scratching or breaking. Sliding the circuit board with the new battery into place is also somewhat of a delicate procedure. I recommend that you do this in good lighting, be in a patient mood, and DON'T force anything into place! Everything will work fine if you are gentle and finesse everyting into (or out of) place.
Digital camera Review: Disappointed - Battery too big - Does NOT fit
Summary: 1 Stars
I have taken apart iPods before and successfully replaced their batteries, so I am not a newbie. With a device as small as the iPod Mini, a difference of 1/16" of an inch can make a difference.
I was trying to fit the new battery into place on my iPod. But it was slightly too wide. While applying a little too much force to seat it, I broke off the headphone jack assembly (daughter card) off of the motherboard. Now my whole iPod is ruined.
After peeling off the protective plastic from both batteries and closely comparing with the original Apple battery, it seems the place where the wires go into the new one make the battery TOO WIDE. It will not fit into the space given on the iPod. Before writing this, I did one more test to confirm that the old battery fits as it should, and the new one does not. I am correct - the old battery fits fine. The new one will NOT fit without jamming it too hard.
This is a big disappointment and a waste of money.