I dropped my iPod on my driveway one morning (totally my fault) and the thing stopped working. After panicking, I took a deep breath and went to the Web for some advice. I found out that if I plugged my iPod into my dock, it would work, so that the problem was that my battery became dislodged (because of the fall). So I pried open the case with a small screwdriver and reseated the battery and all was good again. So when I do have to replace the battery, I know that it is no big deal - I can do it myself.
On the Web, battery replacement kits are being sold from many sources. Most kits even include the screwdriver. So don't let that deter you. Replacing the battery is a piece of cake.
OK, well that's that then.
My thing is that I know I won't be able to figure it out until I actually buy one.
And at almost 400 a pop, that will have to be some time in the not so near future.
At least I can get started for free right now...
With iTunes and CD's.
And the cool settings to use are 128 AAC and 160 MP3.