For my b-day I bought a new battery for my 3rd gen ipod. I got the ipod in 2003 and this is the second battery replacement. The first replacement I sent off to a place in California to have them replace it for me. This time, I figured I would give it a shot since it is a miracle that the damn thing is still running.
I got the battery about a couple weeks ago and it is has been staring at me every since. Taunting me. Laughing at me. Finally, I decided that today was the day that I was going to show it who was boss. I open the package and looked at the instructions. Written in English, but clearly not by someone whose first language was English and who did not have a care for formatting. Hmm. Let’s look for some how-to videos online.
It took me a few minutes to get the plastic tool to finally break the seal and start to pry open the case. I open the case and realize how dirty it is inside. Doing this on top of my bed was not a great idea. I get the hard drive off and take the battery out. Sweet, that was easy!
I put the new battery in and then struggle for a few second trying to reconnect the hard drive connector. I finally get it. I then decide to try and scrape some of the gunk off of the case. Yeah, more dirt on my bed! My mom would be so proud. I finally put the top and bottom halves together and snap, all done.
Moment of truth. I press the power button and it turns on. As said in a smooth, low 70s bass voice: oh yeah!