Apple Drops iPod Battery Replacement Prices; Third Parties Still Much Cheaper
July 11, 2005
Apple has introduced more competitive pricing on battery replacements for iPods, dropping prices to $59. Third party services still offer significantly lower prices, though, charging as little as $29 for replacement batteries.
If your iPod requires service only because the battery’s ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, Apple will replace your iPod for a service fee of $59, plus $6.95 shipping. Customer ship their iPods to Apple, and Apple will ship back an equivalent replacement iPod with a new battery.
Apple has introduced more competitive pricing on 
