Apple Will Replace Sparking iPod Nanos

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First generation iPod nano customers who have experienced their battery overheating should contact AppleCare for a replacement, the company said today, after scattered reports of some devices with battery problems that cause them to give off smoke or sparks.

Apple’s statement put the number of affected units at less than 0.001 percent of the devices, which were first released in September 2005. The problem units have been traced back to a single battery supplier. There have been no reports of serious injuries or property damage, and no reports of incidents for any other iPod nano model.

Via CNet

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4 responses to “Apple Will Replace Sparking iPod Nanos”

  1. Jerry Lawrence says:

    so are they replacing just the batteries or replacing the the entire iPod nano?

  2. heathere3 says:

    Except no one at Applecare has heard of this. I tried this morning ’cause my nano has always been VERY hot to the touch when charging. Got a complete run around, escalated it, and was told that Apple has released no such news. Good luck to others and if it works for you, please report back!