iPod nano (1st generation) Replacement Program

[PauL]

Woke up to this beautiful email this morning:

Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the battery in the iPod nano (1st generation) may overheat and pose a safety risk. Affected iPod nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006.

This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect. While the possibility of an incident is rare, the likelihood increases as the battery ages.

Apple recommends that you stop using your iPod nano (1st gen) and follow the process noted below to order a replacement unit, free of charge.

Note: This battery issue is specific to the iPod nano (1st gen) and does not affect any other iPod.

Replacement Process
You may order a replacement unit via the web. Click here to begin.

Your iPod nano serial number will be checked to verify that it is eligible for this program. You will receive a replacement unit approximately 6 weeks after we receive your current iPod nano (1st gen).

If you have a personalized iPod nano, you will receive a non-personalized replacement. Make sure to use iTunes to back up any data on your current iPod nano before sending it in for a replacement unit.

Additional Information
Identifying an iPod nano (1st gen):

It has a black or white plastic front and a silver metal back - later iPod nano models have a metal front and back. See images on this web page.
If you need assistance with placing an order, please visit an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) and bring your iPod nano with you for serial number validation.

Your replacement iPod product is warranted to be free from defects for 90 days from the date of service.

iPod nano (1st generation) Replacement Program


I'm glad I kept my ancient 1st gen nano and didn't decide to buy a new one. I must say, I don't I think have ever loved Apple so much :p I'm excited to see what they send back for free Anything is better than my bet up nano lol

[blaze15301]

your link is broken.

[Cale_Hagan]

congrats, paul!

[Cale_Hagan]

searching local listings for any first gens for sale.

[PauL]

congrats, paul!

No need for congrats lol. Not like I did anything

[d_stilgar]

searching local listings for any first gens for sale.

Haha, I got back from searching craigslist to post the same thing. Nothing here

[AmEv]

ditto

[PauL]

Update:

Well I finally got around to sending in my ipod nano last week and I received my replacement today. I was very surprised to find that they sent back a 6th gen nano. Apple has definitely moved up in my book and I give them mad props for doing all this at their own expense and fairly quick.

[diluzio91]

Update:

Well I finally got around to sending in my ipod last week and I received by replacement today. I was very surprised to find that they sent back a 6th gen nano. Apple has definitely moved up in my book and I give them mad props for doing all this at their own expense.

Really? Thats awesome!! maybe i'll get my a** moving now and replace my gf's

[Cale_Hagan]

maybe ill check craigslist for some of those, haha