Ipod Help - Here's the scenerio +k

[Totes_Magotes]

So I just got an ipod video from my friend who didn't want to deal with all the warranty for a new one because he got a touch for christmas. he said, if i could fix it, i could have it. Well i turned it on and it worked great.... for about an hour.. It lost battery power extremely quickly and when i went to charge it, it said "this ipod does not support firewire connection [to charger?]).. so i plugged it into a charger with a USB. then it just restarted and the screen came up white with a menu of checklists or something.. well this went on for a while and now i can only listen to it when it's plugged in because it dies quickly (even when off).. now my question is can "I" return it to apple even though i wasn;t orginal purchaser and turns out he actually lost the original box?

or is there any way i can fix it?

and there is an apple store near me if that helps

 

[0ptions]

Sounds like the battery is burnt from tons of use. Doubtful you can take it back to Apple if you don't have a receipt and its out of warranty but it wouldn't hurt to try...

 

[Caveman.]

I would try replacing the battery first.

 

[selkirks]

Standard Applecare only lasts a year (the factory warranty), so if this is a 5.5G iPod video we're talking about, Apple's not gonna replace it.

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery/

They will gladly, ^ however, replace your battery if you send it in for $59 + tax + shipping.

 

[Totes_Magotes]

oy.. i definately could get a used classic for that..

 

[Caveman.]

Or do it yourself for $20...

 

[selkirks]

Which would work equally as well.