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650mAh Thin Replacement Battery for Apple iPod 5th, 6th, 7th Gen

Regular price £7
UK Stock
Tracked Delivery
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Key Features

  • 650mAh rated capacity
  • Compact profile for compatible thin housing configurations
  • For iPod Video 5th/5.5 and Classic 6th/6.5/7th generation
  • Ideal for replacing a worn or failing battery
  • Ribbon connector installation with no soldering required

Specifications & Compatibility

  • Capacity: 650mAh
  • Voltage: 3.7V
  • Energy: 2.41Wh
  • Cell type: Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po)
  • Profile: Thin
  • Connection: Battery flex connector; no soldering required
  • Protection: Integrated protection circuit module (PCM)

Designed for these thin-back models:

  • iPod Video 5th/5.5 generation: 30GB — A1136
  • iPod Classic: 80GB / 120GB — A1238
  • iPod Classic 7th generation: 160GB Late-2009 thin model — A1238

Also connects to compatible thick-back models, including iPod Video 60GB/80GB and the earlier thick-back iPod Classic 160GB, but its dimensions are intended for thin-back housings.

Installation & What's Included

Included

  • 650mAh replacement battery
  • 3M adhesive pad

Installation

Installation requires opening and partially disassembling your iPod. Suitable opening tools are recommended. Handle the battery ribbon cable and logic board connector carefully.

The included adhesive pad helps secure the battery inside the housing.

Delivery & Shipping

Free UK tracked delivery

Orders placed before 3pm Monday–Friday are dispatched the same day, excluding bank holidays. Orders placed after 3pm, at weekends or on bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.

Your battery will be securely packaged for transit.

Scotland & Northern Ireland: Battery orders are sent via Evri or InPost instead of Royal Mail.

Warranty & Returns

Warranty
Includes a 30-day warranty against internal component defects or premature degradation. Damage caused during installation, including punctured cells or damaged cables, is not covered by this warranty. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

Returns
Changed your mind? Contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to cancel, then return the item within 14 days of notifying us. Please include all original parts and accessories.

You pay return postage for change-of-mind returns. If the item is faulty, contact us—we’ll cover the return shipping cost.

View our full returns policy for details.

Description

Replace your iPod’s ageing battery with this 650mAh thin-profile replacement, designed for compatible thin-back models. No soldering required, with a 3M adhesive pad included for mounting.

Designed for standard hard-drive configurations—no flash-storage upgrade required. Installation involves opening your iPod and carefully handling the battery cable and connector.

Planning a flash-storage upgrade? Consider our 2000mAh battery for compatible builds with additional internal clearance.

Payment & Security

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • JCB
  • Klarna
  • Maestro
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Shop Pay
  • Union Pay
  • Visa

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

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Stephen

Easy to fit and worked perfectly

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