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1. Remove the SIM tray by finding the small black hole near the jack for the headphones using a paperclip. This is to avoid damaging it when you open the outer cover.

2. Find the two screws located on either side of the charging dock using the small Phillips screwdriver. Once you have removed them, you can start taking off the back cover.

3. Dont panic, but be careful nevertheless. The back cover may require some force and bending to remove it. Use the flat screwdriver to create a wedge between the black plastic cover and the front of the IPhone. Unless you have a plastic wedge, you will probably do some damage to the cover. Lift up from the back and slide the case forward to release it.

4. Carefully detach the ribbon cable that connects the case to the motherboard and set it aside to be reattached after you have replaced your battery.

5. Use the spudger to detach the LCD from the back panel by inserting it between the chrome ring and the front panel. Lift the display panel, and using the spudger release the black ribbon marked with a . Remember to release this black cable first to avoid shorting out the board. Proceed with disconnecting the other ribbon cables. The spudger can be used to disengage the white tab holding the cable. Remove the display panel and set aside.

6. To remove the motherboard, you need to locate and remove eight screws with the Phillips screwdriver. One screw should be located under a warranty sticker. Lastly, detach a ribbon cable marked and lift the motherboard out. There will be a ribbon connecting the board to the camera. Remove the camera from its housing in the back panel, but it will remain attached to the board.

7. Carefully disengage the board from the dock connector using the spudger. It should lift easily if all screws have been removed. Slide it out. The battery should be right in front of you.

6. Using the flat head screwdriver, gently pry up the old battery from the slot, avoiding contact with any of the connecting wires that lead to the system board. Typically, the wires are held in place with sticky glue, which you will have to remove using the flat head screwdriver.

7. With the wires unglued, use the soldering iron to detach the wires, starting from the right, from the connectors on the board. Take note of where the new battery wires should be placed. Be careful here. You can ruin your board with the wrong kind of pressure. Remove the old iPhone battery.

8. Your new battery should have three wires, one of which is encased in plastic to prevent touching the other wires and shorting it out. Connect the two exposed wires first with a soldering iron, and then the protected one last. Place the new battery on its slot.

9.Reconnect all the cables and screws of the motherboard, replace the camera, and attach the ribbons for the display panel. Your IPhone should power up automatically. If it fails to do so, restart the IPhone using the home button.

10. Once the IPhone powers up successfully, you are done and may replace the outer cover. Don’t forget to reinsert the SIM tray.

Hopefully, everything works fine and dandy. The above instructions only apply to first and second generation IPhones, and there are no guarantees that your IPhone will work after you have replaced the battery. Unless you have some experience with electronic repair or have a newer IPhone in the wings, then you should proceed with this operation with extreme prejudice.

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In consequence, however, the IPod Touch is a bit more fragile than the earlier models and more expensive to repair professionally if it malfunctions. When your IPod Touch battery ceases to function properly, replacing it can be a bit expensive. If you are the adventurous sort and don’t mind voiding the warranty (in case your iTouch has already outlasted the warranty you have nothing to worry about) you may want to consider replacing the battery yourself. It will save you some money, not a lot, but some. It can look a bit scary but if you exercise reasonable caution, you should not encounter any major difficulties.

For a do-it-yourself iPod Touch battery replacement, you will need a compatible replacement battery, a nail file or any plastic tool with a thin, flat edge. Some distributors of ipod touch replacement batteries include a tool for doing this so if you have one, use that instead, but it’s not really a big deal. To separate the two halves of the iTouch, slide the file or plastic tool along the border between the back and front of the iPod Touch, working your way gently all around until you can remove the metal cover. You will see a large white square in the center of the inside of the iTouch. This is the battery pack. You need to use the plastic tool or file to gently separate the battery from the rest of the iTouch’s innards. It is kept in place by some type of glue, so you need to work on it carefully to avoid damaging any parts.

Once it is free, lift the battery gently from its place and detach the connector on the lower right side of the pack. Take your time doing this and exert as little force as possible. Once the battery pack is released, replace it with the new battery, making sure you connect it the exact same way as the original battery. Position the new battery in the center of the interior and snap back the metal cover. You should be done and ready to go, provided the replacement battery is in good working condition. Follow the directions for charging the new battery and enjoy!

One way you can enjoy your iPod Touch longer whether with the new battery or with the original battery is to purchase an external battery extender such as the New Trent IMP500 5000 mAh @ 5V 3G 3Gs iPhone iTouch external battery when you’re at home or the office. It provides four times more battery life of the standard 1250 mAh battery so you will need this guide again after a longer period. The package already includes the IMP500, iPhone/iTouch adapter, high charging speed AC charger, retractable USB cable, user manual and comes in black/blue, white/blue and white/red colors. Package cost: $41.95 plus shipping.