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: Great way to save the iPod mini !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My daughter has the iPod mini--I have little to do with it. When she told me it needed a new battery, my reply was: "What type does it use?" I thought it was a cell battery; that's how much I know about iPods. In short, after online research I discovered the battery replacement wasn't going to be that easy. I also looked to see how much it would cost to purchase a new iPod that was equivalent to hers because the iPod mini has been discontinued. After the sticker shock, I decided it was worth trying to replace the battery--especially since she had taken incredibly good care of her iPod; not even a scratch.
After researching all the kits and batteries, I ordered the one from iPodJuice that came with all the tools. You have the option of replacing your own battery or sending it in. In fact, they have a deal where you can order the battery kit and if you find it is too difficult, you still can send it to them with the battery for the replacement work. I felt that even if I screwed it up, I still would have to purchase a new iPod for my daughter. Since I had an Amazon.com gift card, I actually got the kit for free, so,I really had nothing to loose by trying.
I received the kit promptly and I read the instructions a couple of times BEFORE I began the work. I followed the instructions exactly and slowly took my time. Everything was explained, step by step. Honestly, it was scary and I was nervous; especially seeing how compact everything inside the unit was. But, after following all steps, my daughter turned it on and IT WORKED!!! We let the battery charge overnight and it has worked fine ever since. In my case, I was able to save myself hundreds of dollars for a new ipod and she was able to keep her beloved mini--for free and in less than an hour of my time. If I were critical of anything, it is that the iPod products are made so small that the design makes battery replacement too complicated.
Digital camera Review: HQRP battery for IPOD mini
Summary: 5 Stars
Wonderful item and seller, shipping speed OK. I replaced the battery and microdrive in my 4GB Ipod mini with this battery and a Transcend 8GB cf card (133x) and wow!, at first blush it looks like I will get at least 10 and possibly as much as 12 hours of continuous play. Thanks for a wonderful product, cost and quality wise. PS; Read multiple internet directions on disassembly before attempting such and go slowwwww.Digital camera Review: Handyman
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought the wife a new 16gig nano because old 4gig mini battery slowly died. Returned it a few days later, didn't work right from day one,actually too small to handle, and ear plug connection was the problem. Wife was happy with old mini if I replaced battery. So for $10 plus shipping I came out way ahead. Took about 45 min. to fix,came with tools, and directions.Digital camera Review: I Would Have Liked It More If...
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked the item. I was able to replace the old battery in my ipod with the easy to follow directions. I even liked that it had the tools required! BUT, it doesn't have the glue to re-glue the top panel of the ipod back on (the white part the is at the top end of the ipod where you plug in your headphones, and/ or LOCK your ipod) So, I was forced to use superglue. NOT GOOD! The important thing is that my ipod now works! YEYA!Digital camera Review: I got my ipod mini back!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered an ipod mini battery from Osprey-Talon...
The battery works great! After replacing the battery,
my ipod is as good as new! I don't have to charge
the ipod every night... my old battery couldn't hold charge
overnight even if it wasn't used at all...
Now I charge once, and can use the ipod for several days.
I haven't exactly tested how long a single charge lasts,
but I can tell you it's definitely 7+ hours... a significant
improvement over 2 hours I was getting before.
The last reviewer mentioned about poor instructions...
I never bothered to look at the instructions that came
with the battery. I just went to CNet and found
an instruction there. The whole process took maybe
10 minutes... took 3 minutes to pry open the case and
slide the motherboard out. 1 minute to replace the battery.
6 minutes to slide the motherboard back into its case...
that turned out to be a bit tricky. But overall, the whole
process was pretty easy, with minimal damage to the
exterior case (a bit of scratches from prying open the case).
This battery comes with two screwdrivers, a flat head for
prying open the top and bottom part of the case,
and a phillips head for the screws.