On Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:21:44 -1000, "John Keiser"
wrote:

I need to change my battery.

Apple will charge you about $60 for the honor of changing your
battery.
http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html
It just works... until the battery dies.

I've seen the videos that make this look easy but it has not been so easy
for me.

It's not suppose to be easy. Apple does not want you to fix their
products. You're expected to pay Apple the equivalent value of a
replacement unit for the privledge of continuing to use their product.
The other alternative is eWaste and buying the latest model, which
probably part of marketing plan.

I can wiggle the smallest crack around the seams using a guitar
pick and assorted plastic levers but can never get beyond that point.

You have to pry a little with the spudger. The guitar pick isn't
really strong enough. You have to pry at the retaining clips. See
photo at:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPod-Nano-3rd-Generation-Battery-Replacement/749/1
Just follow the instructions. If you don't have the tools, they're
for sale on eBay. Search for "spudger". Get some extras. If you
trash the spudger edge, use a flat file to make a new edge.

Whatever you do, do NOT use a metal screwdriver.
Whatever you do, do NOT use a metal screwdriver.
Whatever you do, do NOT use a metal screwdriver.
Whatever you do, do NOT use a metal screwdriver.

Around the outside of the case, there's welded strip of stainless
steel that acts as part of the mechanism you're trying to take apart.
Try very hard NOT to mangle the stainless strip or you'll have serious
difficulties getting it back together.

Can anyone here describe the "secret" to cracking the case?
Freezing? Heating?

Getting it apart is difficult. Getting it back together is almost as
difficult. I had to use two pieces of wood and a bench vise with an
iPod Touch 2G. I was lucky I didn't break the glass. Good luck.



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