Hello,

I have a 30 GB Ipod Video that I have had for 2 years. The battery is 90% shot, it won't hold a charge for more than 15 minutes. So I figured I'd use my Apple Care Protection Program and get a new battery. Turns out they won't replace it, because the Ipod is not totally dead. I sent it in, they sent it back to me with the same almost dead battery. I called to complain, I was told to send it back again, so I did and they sent me back the same almost dead IPod.

Needless to say I'm not to please with Apple. So I need a new battery. What are my options?

Get an aftermarket battery and risk installing it myself? I've read mixed things about how easy or not easy this is.

Or should I suck up the $70 and have Apple replace it? Eventhough I already paid $60 for the Apple Care crap.

Some suggestions would be very appreciated. Thank you.