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Free Replacement iPod Nano 1st Gen
Good news to all people that have iPod Nanos from the 1st Generation

Well it's only taken a number of years and some seriously ruined pants -- but Apple has finally come clean on the flammable nature of the first-generation iPod nano, and is now offering to replace the faulty devices. After reports today that two more of the media players had lit up without warning in Japan, the company issued a statement admitting that the nanos do -- in fact -- have battery problems which cause them to smoke or spark and generally burn the hell out of things. In the company's words:

"Apple has determined that in very rare cases batteries in first generation iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 can overheat causing failure and deformation of the iPod nano. Apple has received very few reports of such incidents (less than 0.001 percent of first generation iPod nano units), which have been traced back to a single battery supplier. There have been no reports of serious injuries or property damage, and no reports of incidents for any other iPod nano model.

Any first generation iPod nano customers who have experienced their battery overheating should contact AppleCare for a replacement. Any other customers who have concerns about their first generation iPod nano battery should also contact AppleCare."


So if you have one, call apple and tell them it overheats a lot, and chances are you will get either a new gen nano or maybe a touch...

Good luck
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"Apple has determined that in very rare cases batteries in first generation iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 can overheat causing failure and deformation of the iPod nano. Apple has received very few reports of such incidents (less than 0.001 percent of first generation iPod nano units), which have been traced back to a single battery supplier. There have been no reports of serious injuries or property damage, and no reports of incidents for any other iPod nano model.

Any first generation iPod nano customers who have experienced their battery overheating should contact AppleCare for a replacement. Any other customers who have concerns about their first generation iPod nano battery should also contact AppleCare."

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Old 08-19-2008, 01:50 PM #3
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oh snap!

i didnt even remember how a 1st gen nano looks but google helps and guess what!!!

i have one of em!!!

yipee kay yay!

thinking about it, it actually does over heat
 
Old 08-19-2008, 01:52 PM #4
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oh snap!
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Old 08-19-2008, 01:53 PM #5
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If your sig got any more colorful, people might confuse it for a gay pride flag.
what if he is gay?
 
Old 08-19-2008, 01:53 PM #6
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oh snap, free battery! my ipod nano battery is like practically dead. sweeeeet.
 
Old 08-19-2008, 01:59 PM #7
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anyone call yet? do they just replace the battery? give u a refurbed one? or replace it with a 3rd or 2nd gen?
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:03 PM #8
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Quote from cheapbrass View Post :
anyone call yet? do they just replace the battery? give u a refurbed one? or replace it with a 3rd or 2nd gen?
have a 1st gen at home i don't use, may call to see if they will replace it.
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:05 PM #9
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Quote from travisowens View Post :
If your sig got any more colorful, people might confuse it for a gay pride flag.
Seriously, sites like this need some restrictions on signatures, they make it painful to read through a thread sometimes. Or at least an option to 'ignore signature' for specific users.
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:05 PM #10
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Hey guys... FYI here is Apple care # in United States

U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)

Good luck, i'm assuming hold times are going to be horrible, I'm about to find out!!
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:06 PM #11
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Quote from rekunlimited View Post :
Hey guys... FYI here is Apple care # in United States

U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)

Good luck, i'm assuming hold times are going to be horrible, I'm about to find out!!
thank you for the number, thanks!!!!
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:07 PM #12
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please change title to free replacement battery...you might confuse some people

Quote from clickclickw00t View Post :
So if you have one, call apple and tell them it overheats a lot, and chances are you will get either a new gen nano or maybe a touch...

Good luck
...only in your wildest dreams

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Old 08-19-2008, 02:07 PM #13
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isn't the first rule on slickdeals do not all the vendor!!!
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:10 PM #14
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please change title to free replacement battery...you might confuse some people



...only in your wildest dreams
well actually i'm not sure if they replace the battery or the whole ipod
 
Old 08-19-2008, 02:10 PM #15
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Quote from clickclickw00t View Post :
So if you have one, call apple and tell them it overheats a lot, and chances are you will get either a new gen nano or maybe a touch...
That's about the last thing I'd expect them to do.
 
 


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