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Video iPod Battery Replacements Anyone that has ever owned an iPod knows the inconvenience of having their battery run out of juice right in the middle of a good song or movie. It’s one of the most irritating parts of having any kind of portable music device. Fortunately, however, there are ways to increase the amount of time on your battery charge. The Video iPod Battery is one that is particularly prone to drainage because of the high strain put on it by the improved video capabilities. The average playback time from a video iPod video is about two hours. But, there are a few ways to get almost one full hour more out of each charge, and to avoid extra wear and tear on the device itself. Prolonging the life of the battery means it will be longer before the battery itself has to be replaced because of a depleted charge time – which can be as expensive as it is inconvenient. One way to maximize the playback time is to compress the video that you load into the device. This will make the image slightly smaller (thus, harder to see), but it can mean the difference between playing a video straight through and having to stop and recharge right in the middle of all the action. Compressing a video on some models will give you about 40 extra minutes and, sometimes, even longer on others. Choosing which videos to play also has an impact on the charge of your Video iPod battery. Choosing a video that uses a smaller picture will also result in a longer playing time. The same can be done with a video that plays a fewer number of frames per second. The quality of the video will be diminished slightly, but if you ask yourself which you would prefer – watching the entire video at one time or watching segmented, high-quality pieces – you should be able to decide rather quickly (according to your own preferences). To get better performance from your Video iPod battery, don't fast forward your video. This is a significant drain on a Video iPod battery and should be done as infrequently as possible. Shuffling through videos, fast forwarding and rewinding will all cause the battery to drain much more quickly. It also creates more wear to the Video iPod itself. Make short playlists and delete anything you don't want to watch before starting up the device. This means there will be little reason for fast forwarding or otherwise draining the charge from the battery unnecessarily. Now that you have your iPod batteries from a vendor like iPodJuice.com , you might be worried about whether or not you can install them yourself. After all, what if you do something wrong and ruin an expensive piece of gear? The experts would recommend you take a few minutes to watch the installation video for your iPod. Watching the video will give you an overview of the process of installing your ipod mini battery. You will be able to see the internal parts of your iPod, so you will recognize them in "real life" and be able to adapt that same process in your own installation.. When you receive your battery, you will also get a set of instructions. iPodJuice.com uses color pictures in its instructions, so you can easily match the parts in the instructions to your actual iPod. And, unlike other companies that might use a similar device in the featured photos, iPodJuice.com uses actual, model-specific pictures. That means your iPod mini instruction packet will indeed have a picture of the iPod mini and not a “similar” device. It’s a good idea to read through all the instructions before you begin your ipod battery replacement. You don't want to be half-way through and realize you don't understand what to do next. You will also find that the instructions are very clear and easy to follow. The packet was, after all, designed for customers that have no experience whatsoever in opening or fixing their iPod. If you don't understand a step, you can always compare the procedure to the video, as well. Using the (included) special tool to open the iPod case, and following the carefully written instructions, you should have no trouble at all while installing your new replacement ipod battery. Some techie wizards take about ten minutes to install the battery; other people spend an hour on it. Most people would agree that the hardest part is simply opening the case. But what if something goes wrong, you might ask. What if you think you just can't do it? Fortunately, the team at iPodjuice has more than likely encountered every imaginable problem – they’ve been doing the exact same thing for more than three years, you know! For these folks, ipod repair has become second nature. So if you run into any difficulty, all you have to do is contact them. They would be more than happy to assist you with your battery replacement. Also, they do not send you an email full of technical jargon that confuses more than it helps. Instead, one of their staff will call and walk you through the solution, step by step. They are very patient and well-versed in “thingamabob” talk. So enjoy the renewed life your iPodjuice video ipod battery gives to your music machine. Bask in the admiration of your family as they admire your techno-mechanical skills and congratulations on a job well done! |