I have an old 3rd generation iPod, barely used it since I got an iPhone a couple of years ago. I wasn't expecting the battery to hold its charge anymore (I've replaced it once or twice already, infact), but even when plugged in there is no reaction, the device is just dead.
Is this the natural conclusion of leaving it idle/flat for many months? Or do you think there is another problem with the device? (I could perhaps get a replacement battery but I'm not sure that would help)
Best Answer
Lithium-ion polymer batteries should not be deep discharged. This is a quote from Lithium-ion Polymer wikipedia page
So discharging batteries below some threshold will make it unable to recharge. The best way to store your battery is to keep it charged around 50%.
On the Apple Batteries iPod page, Apple says that you should:
So my conclusion is that your usage pattern could be a probable cause for your battery problem.