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| iPod mini Battery Replacement Kit - 750 mAh | 
 enlarge | Brand: iPod
Category: CE
List Price: $44.00
Buy New: $2.72
You Save: $41.28 (94%)
New (3) from $2.72
Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
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MPN: KIT_MINI_0600_CSHK
Model: KIT_MINI_0600_CSHK
UPC: 094922653109
ASIN: B000JFCZ36
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Brand New Pod mini Battery Replacement Kit - 600 mAh | | • | Includes iOpener installation tool and mini screwdrivers | | • | Includes detailed color instructions to walk you through the process | | • | This kit has everything you need to safely replace the battery in your iPod mini! | | • | Increase playtime iPod mini by 20 percent more than the original stock battery inside your player |
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Product Description
Compared to the original battery that came in your iPod mini, our 600 mAh 3.7-volt Lithium-Ion battery provides 7 to 10 hours of playtime between charges. This is a conservative estimate, as we'd rather under-promise and then over-deliver (that being said, we regularly receive feedback from our customers reporting even longer playtimes). This robust battery is 100 percent compatible with your iPod mini and is guaranteed to last for one full year. Also included is the iOpener, a fantastic tool that opens your iPod mini without scratching it. This durable plastic tool has a sharp, wedge-shaped tip that's perfect for slipping into the tight seam between the white end caps and the metal casing, and has a long handle that allows you to firmly grasp the tool. Other companies suggest using a metal screwdriver (please don't do this!) or saddle you with two cheap, light-blue tools that are so flimsy, the tip bends and quickly becomes worthless. And then what do you do? Only iPodJuiceDotCom has the iOpener to efficiently open your device. Also included is a set of mini screwdrivers to remove two small screws and a metal clip from inside the player. This kit also includes a set of the most detailed instructions available today. Our printed instructions include professionally-taken, color photographs with detailed text that walk you step-by-step through the battery replacement process. Other companies have you go it alone or give a black-and-white photocopy with fuzzy photos that fail to point out areas where additional caution is needed.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Better battery than described, no iOpener in the kit August 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pro's:
1. Great price
2. I was shipped an 850mAh battery, not the 750mAh mentioned in the title, or the 600mAh as stated in the detailed description (I should therefore have longer play time between charges - a good thing!)
3. Contrary to other reviews, the front of the package clearly states "For ipod mini", even though, as you'll read in the "Cons", the instructions are incorrect.
Cons:
1. You do NOT get the magical iOpener as described (but a pocket knife helps a great deal)
2. The instructions in the package are for the ipod video, NOT the ipod mini (but you can find videos on youtube for how to get the job done).
The details:
After googling and finding a couple of videos on youtube, it was *relatively* easy to replace the battery. You do need to be careful with the "molex" connector, as the orange thin plastic is ***NOT*** where you should be pulling. That thin plastic is connected to a white, hard plastic connector, and THAT'S what you need to get your tiny screwdriver to pry against. Also, as stated by others, there is a bit of a trick to slide the guts back into the case. It does need to be helped passed the touch pad by gently prying the unit down, away from the keypad while sliding. Once you're passed the edge, the unit slides all the way back into the case, no problem.
In terms of getting the top and bottom covers off, since there's no iOpener as described (a bummer for sure), I used a blow dryer to heat the unit (it softens the glue), and a pocketknife to gently, and slowly peel the top and bottom off. very little, if any damage.
All that said, I agree with others. This is not for the faint of heart. If you've never opened up an electrical device before, I wouldn't recommend doing this. Just one wrong move with the Molex connector or the battery connector, and your ipod becomes a hockey puck.
 Don't Use Apple for Battery Replacement! June 30, 2008
I saved about $60 by replacing the battery on my ipod mini myself. Very easy to do. I found a step by step video on Cnet.com on how to replace the battery and it worked perfectly.
Recommended. June 30, 2008
Battery works great, however, the instructions are only for replacing the battery in an iPod Photo 1st - 4th generations and video. This is a confusing listing. The actual product title is for a 750mAh battery, whle a the description keeps mentioning a 650mAh. What I actually got was an 850mAh. It's always better to get more then less. Satisfied. The tools work great. You'd be hard pressed to find anything you already have in your garage that do the trick as well as the ones here.
*****DO YOUR RESEARCH AND LEARN EVERYTHING YOU CAN BEFORE REPLACING YOUR IPOD BATTERY!*****
Replacing the battery is only cheaper if you know what you're doing. Otherwise you could end up replacing the entire iPod itself.
Battery satisfaction June 17, 2008
iPod mini Battery Replacement Kit - 750 mAhAfter my frustation of trying to find out how to replace my ipod mini battery, apple wanted 69.00 for the battery replacement program in which you would have to send your ipod to them. I somehow knew that there had to be another way to replace the battery. As always my search landed me on amazon. After finding the replacement battery and reading customer reviews, I gave this product a try. I had nothing to loose because the price was beyond reasonable although the shipping cost more than the product the price remains beyond reasonable. I received the product fast and it came with everything I needed to replace my battery even handy tools. The package insert was not very helpful, but a previous customer recommended going to CNET.com and veiw the video to replace the ipod mini battery. I had ordered 2 kits. It literally took me 15mins to replace the first battery and 5 mins to replace the second battery after looking at the video on CNET.com. It was not difficult at all. Not only was it not difficult to replace the battery but my ipod had atleast over 4hours of continuious play, at first the battery died after about 40mins. It was really easy to replace the battery. Just take your time. I did use tweezers to pick up the tiny screws. You will know what I mean when you replace your battery. I am so thankful for reviews because I always purchase products based on reviews. I highly recommend this product
works like new! June 10, 2008
Exactly what my title says, I followed the instructions to the T and everything came out well. I do recommend that you are a bit handy and have dealt with similar stuff to an ipod because it is a very fragile and meticulous device.
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