Now that the first iPod nano has been over 6 years ago it is finally decided free exchange

ByPhoto Giddy

Every year the generation change of iPod nano is done, and from 6th October 2011, the 6th generation new model is on sale. Meanwhile, Apple finally decided free replacement for the original iPod nano, which has been over 6 years since its launch.

Apple - Support - iPod nano exchange program


The first iPod nano was released from September 2005 to December 2006. There has been a doubt about the safety of the battery before and there is an accident that explodes or suddenly becomes overheated.

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Similar accidents occurred in Japan several times in 2008, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced as "serious accident suspected to be caused by product".

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In response to this,As a voluntary measure, Apple replaces battery overheated products free of chargeI went there. However, in July 2010, accidents caused by injuries occurred, but Apple continued voluntary response (only to users who reported malfunctions), and continued to refuse recalls.

This time, Apple finally acknowledged the problem to the battery and announced the exchange program.

Apple - Support - iPod nano exchange program

This problem has been found to be caused by certain battery manufacturers who produced batteries with manufacturing defects. Although the possibility of actual overheating accident is extremely low, its possibility increases with the aging of the battery.
Customers with iPod nano (1st generation) stop using and we recommend that you carry out the exchange procedure as described below.

The left is the latest, the sixth generation iPod nano. The right is the 1st generation iPod nano. If you are using an unexchanged original iPod nano, please check the above exchange program. Please note that it will take about 6 weeks for replacement items to arrive at hand.

ByHumedini