Apple Offers Old School iPod Owners a Replacement

The battery in iPod nano first generation may overheat

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Apple says the battery in the iPod Nano first generation may overheat.

The iPods were sold between September 2005 and December 2006.

Apple traced the issue to a single battery supplier that produced the batteries with a manufacturing defect.

Apple recommends owners of the first generation Nano stop using the iPod and order a replacement for free.

First generation Nanos can be identified as having a white or black front and a silver metal back.

Using your iPod nano serial number, you can check to verify whether it’s eligible for a replacement on Apple's website.

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