IPod 5g video battery to power supply hack

[Elmosslave No.515213]

Sup /diy/?
I have this old iPod video that's pretty fubar. Its main problem right now is that it's battery is probably dead (like dead dead) and its firmware is kinda screwy I think. to fix the programming im going to have to get power to the thing, so battery is priority number one.

I was wondering if there was a way of bypassing the battery altogether and just running the thing off a power supply... I dont know, maybe a wall wart or something I make... I googled around and couldn't seem to find anyone that's done this, and therefore was a little skeptical it could be done. So I figured I'd come over here and see if any kind anons have any insight on this. As a N00b to such things I am not sure if I'm just asking the wrong questions or what.

So ya, any help?

[Anonymous No.515223]

>>515213
Does it start up when plugged in to charge? Even if the battery is past it's lifetime it should still come on when it's connected to the mains

[Anonymous No.515225]

>>515213
You can usually buy 3rd party batteries for apple products, I'm sure i saw them on amazon or eBay

[Anonymous No.515227]

>>515213

http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0055BU6OY

This is a UK link, but it'll give you an idea of what to look for

[Elmosslave No.515226]

>>515223
ya it does, but once it starts it goes to the "sad ipod thing" (pic related) I need to restore it, but it doesn't seem to like to be recognized by the pc. When I connect it to a wall wart it goes to sad ipod and when it connects to pc it says battery very low please wait ( this is with the battery removed now.... I realized that it is definitely bad as I couldn't close the case properly with how much it had puffed up ....)

[Anonymous No.515228]

>>515226
A puffed up Li-ion battery has dangerous written all over it. Don't put that shit on charge again, until you've replaced the battery

[Elmosslave No.515236]

>>515228
Ya I got that...lel. What about running it without a battery tho? Is it even doable? Or at least is restoring it's firmware possible without a battery in the device..... just if someone knows that is... Thanks for the stunningly speedy replies by the way

[Anonymous No.515260]

>>515236
np, and what the heck is that??

[Elmosslave No.515264]

>>515260
lol its a bluetooth add on .... not mine but seemed like a good image related ish

[Anonymous No.515274]

Replacement batteries are $9 on ebay - worth trying if it resurrects an ipod touch

[Anonymous No.515275]

>>515264
Looks kinda cool. I don't think I can help you with this, my electronics skills are low. I'm sure if you keep this thread bumped an electronics wiz will have the answers though

[Anonymous No.515276]

>>515275
I still think you're better off just replacing the battery, it's a fairly simple job I think, and then plugging it into the mains as and when you need it

[Anonymous No.515280]

>>515276
Also, restoring the firmware is easy, there's a factory reset button on the settings menus.

[Anonymous No.515918]

>>515213
man ive got an ipod nano with a really weak battery, it only lasts like two hours tops. i've watched videos on youtube on replacing the battery but that shit looked sketchy, even as a capable /diy/er. i suppose you should look at videos and purchase the battery and try to fix it yourself, and if that fails bite the bullet and buy a new one

which reminds me fck apple. look at other brands. unless you are a teenager and peoples opinions matter

[Anonymous No.516035]

Don't iPod video's use hard drives?
If it shows that sad ipod logo I would think the hard drive went bad too