Is the iPod battery replaceable?
Yes. Apple has an official out-of-warranty battery replacement program for $59 + $6.95 shipping in the United States (see also: Europe and Canada pricing). The program requires that you send in your iPod (any model), and Apple will replace the battery and return it to you for $59 plus shipping and handling. Technically, Apple actually replaces your whole iPod with an equivalent new model or factory-refurbished model in a brand new enclosure, with its own 90-day service warranty; if the iPod was previously engraved by Apple, it will be engraved again. AppleCare programs for iPod are also available in some markets outside the US, and are expected soon in other markets. 3rd-party ipod battery companies provide better batteries and faster service than Apple. The replacement program is now also available on-demand via Apple Retail locations; simply bring your existing iPod and you can walk out with a replacement iPod. One sync with iTunes gets all of your music and video back onto the iPod.
