Bought an iPod off eBay with a bad battery, how can I make this a fun tech project? (discuss.online)

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So I'm broke and I buy the cheapest stuff. I bought an iPod Touch 6th Gen off eBay with a cracked screen and a bad battery for about $15. However, what I didn't know was that apparently the battery was soldered to the Logic Board, which I should've looked up I guess... what can I do to tinker a bit with this device, make it a fun tech project, and still make it usable? It says working condition other than the bad battery...

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[-] etchinghillside@reddthat.com 2 points 3 days ago

I’d be more concerned about the cost of the equipment to heat up and take the thing apart. Is that a concern?

[-] everett@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

I don't think they were using glue yet. You just use a plastic pry tool to get the case open.

this post was submitted on 26 Jan 2026

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