[geeks] AAPL > IBM

[Brooke Gravitt]

On 10/24/07, N. Miller <velociraptor at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Um, I just replaced the battery in my iPod for about $15 from
> > ifixit.com.  It was not soldered in.  Maybe older ones were?  My 4G
> > was a snap to replace.
>
> Maybe 1G iPods and shuffles, but none of them since--even the Nano's
> can be replaced if you are willing to crack open the case.  I believe
> the "user-replaceable" complaint is due to it requiring the case to
> be opened with tools vs. opening a door as with cell phones.  IMO,
> it's just FUD.

Hmm. I replaced my 1G & 3G iPod batteries as well as my wife's mini.
Not sure about the nano or shuffle or the newer generation iPods.