iPod mini Battery Replacement

Updated on January 17, 2008

A Little Intimidated

I was a little intimidated by the iPod mini - it is so small and compact compared to the other iPods. But with my trusty instructions and goldfish at my side, i perservered and decided to proceed with the ipod mini battery replacement process.

The most challenging part I thought was taking off the white plastic caps on the top and bottom part of the iPod mini, but even that wasn't too bad: the kit i bought had this long blue plastic tool that you can't find with other kits that has a sharp tip which did a good job of prying off the caps, which by the way are held in place by this sticky goo.

This silver iPod mini is my sister's, who was secretly hoping i would break it, since she wants a new itouch lol. Now she gets to keep her mini for a few more years (although deep down i know she really doesn't mind keeping 'ol silver around).

I think as long as you read these instructions a few times before starting the whole process is pretty easy just don't rush. Even my goldfish was impressed that I did this one.

iPod mini Battery Replacement Video

Useful iPod mini Battery Sites

iPod mini Battery Replacement Kits from ipodjuice.com
The kit I used for this task was from iPodJuice.com. There are other companies out there, but I selected these guys for their tools and directions and man I'm glad I did here.
Apple iPod mini Battery Kits from ipodminibattery.com
Here's another site that offers battery kits for the iPod mini
FAQ on the iPod mini on ipodbatteryfaq.com
This is a good site with loads of information on the iPod in general and a cool table with stats on all the types of iPods.
Goldie Originated from PetSmart
This is the place I got Goldie as she is affectionately called.
Apple Computer
Maybe you have heard of these guys, they make this thing called the iPod, which is a portable music player.