How to Charge an iPod Nano Battery: 12 Steps (with Pictures)

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The Apple iPod Nano battery must be recharged after 8-12 hours of use. You can connect the device to a computer or to an electrical outlet via an adapter to charge the battery.

Step

Method 1 of 2: Recharging with Computer

Step 1. Find the USB cable to charge the battery

This cable is part of the purchase package for the iPod Nano. If you lose your cable, you can buy a cable at Apple.com, or buy a generic cable at most electronics/office stores.

The first to third generation iPod Nanos may include a FireWire cable that can also be used to charge the iPod battery. Your computer must have a FireWire port that has more than 4 pins

Step 2. Turn on the computer

The computer must have an empty USB port.

Step 3. Connect the iPod Nano to the Apple USB cable to recharge the battery, using the 30-pin port located on the bottom of your iPod Nano

Step 4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer

Make sure the USB port is directly connected to the computer -- the USB port on the keyboard cannot charge the iPod battery.

You can use a USB hub to charge the iPod battery. This device is like an extension plug, plugs into your USB port, and gives you several empty USB ports that you can use to connect cables or storage media

Step 5. Make sure the computer is on for 1-4 hours

Charging the iPod Nano battery fully takes 4 hours, and charging the iPod Nano to 80 percent takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

iPod will stop charging if the computer is turned off or in "standby" mode. Open the laptop so that the laptop is active longer

Step 6. Sync iPod while charging

iTunes will appear when you connect your iPod, and you can choose to sync or download updates.

If your iPod Nano is set to sync or update automatically whenever it is connected to a computer, the sync/update will take place immediately.
If your iPod has been set to auto-sync and you don't want to do it, you may want to use the power adapter charging method.

Step 7. Wait until the battery icon on your iPod screen says "Charged"

While the battery is charging, this screen may say “Charging, please wait.” Press the "Eject" button on the left of iTunes to safely unplug the device once it's finished charging.

Method 2 of 2: Recharging with the Power Adapter

Step 1. Purchase an Apple power adapter

This adapter provides a USB port and can be plugged into a 2 foot plug, also compatible with your Apple USB cable.

You can also find generic USB power adapters online or offline at tech stores

Step 2. Connect the USB adapter to a power outlet at home

You can also plug it into an extension plug.

Step 3. Connect the other end of the 30-pin cable to your iPod Nano

Step 4. Watch your iPod Nano screen

The screen will say “Charging, please wait.” If your iPod doesn't charge, you may have connected the adapter incorrectly.

Step 5. Charge the battery for 1-4 hours

Apple states that you don't need to discharge the battery and charge it fully to keep the battery healthy. Lithium batteries, unlike nickel-cadmium batteries, do not require this process.

Tips

If you're using the latest iPod nano (5th generation) and a new Apple computer, you can purchase a Lightning to 30-pin charging cable. Apple states that recharging via Lightning is faster than recharging via USB.
Your iPod battery performs optimally in 0-35 degrees Celsius, especially at room temperature.
If you don't use your iPod regularly, you'll still need to charge it, at least once a month. iPod continues to use battery power even when not in use.

What You Need

USB to iPod charging cable
Firewire (optional)
iPod power adapter
Lightning to 30-pin charging cable

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