Insten Replacement Battery 1300mAH Compatible with iPod Video 5th Gen 5G Generation 60GB / 80GB + with Open Tools Set

Although modding a classic iPod is considered "difficult" by some, I've opened my iPod before (to install a larger hard drive) so this was not a problem. It was good that this kit included two different pry tools. An old credit card can also help to keep the already-separated parts apart while you pry on the other side of the case. (Yes, pry. Believe it or not, iPods are snapped together like childrens' toys.)So, installation was fairly easy. Just one comment: Once you get the two pieces separated, be careful not to separate them too quickly or too far! You can break a cable.The old battery was just not holding a charge for long. That is no longer a problem. I can't really compare the runtime of this battery to the old one because the old one was... well, old. A fair comparison would be to a new battery of the type I had previously. But, I don't have a new one of that type. I'll just have to say that runtime has not been a problem either.FIT PROBLEMS: The new battery fit PERFECTLY in the iPod. I see several reviews where buyers complained that their iPod would not close completely after installation. They simply bought the wrong battery (or tried to put it in the wrong iPod). Here's the story: There were two different varieties of "iPod Video 5th Generation", one that came with a smaller hard drive, and one that came with a 60 or 80 GB hard drive. The latter models were thicker to accommodate the larger drive, and this battery will only fit in those models. So - only buy this product if your iPod video 5th gen came with a 60 or 80 GB hard drive. It's that simple.

The most important part, the battery, was the right size and fit for my iPod model. The plastic pry bars definitely help but aren't quite durable enough for performing a first time opening of the iPod. Don't plan on being able to reuse the plastic pry bars as mine were pretty beat up upon completion. New battery made a world of difference and breathed new life into my iPod.

Great item works well, but tools are cheap and broke, had to use other tools, and there are no directions on how to replace item.

Battery fits perfectly in my iPod Video 5th Generation with 80 GB hard drive. The tools make it easy to install. Took me about 10 minutes from start to finish after reading some step by step instructions I found online. I've been using the iPod regularly since I installed it (February of 2014) discharging and recharging the battery. It holds a charge like the factory battery did when it was new.

Do not buy this battery. I made sure it was the proper battery for my ipod's model #. When I tried to close my ipod after intsalling this battery, the case would not close. This battery seems to be too large for my ipod. I cracked my screen in the process!DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!

Great replacement for my battery that was failing, just remember the placement of how the connector is to get it to fit correctly. I have the iPod classic w/video 5th generation 80gb

Kit came with all I needed to successfully change a battery in my ipod...fix not too complicated. Thanks

Maybe this was my fault or there's but I have a 30gb iPod and I ordered this thinking they all had the same size battery. I received the item quick and packaging was good, however once isntalled on iPod I noticed it wouldnt close. The iPod worked fine with it but upon further inspection of the battery I noticed it was slightly thicker than the original and it also stated "60gb" on the battery itself. I just kept it and holding it till I find a 60 gb that needs it.

Perfect... Renewed some more life to my 10 year old iPod classic... Works perfectly..

Very nice, but couldn't returned as I wanted to, as my iPod is dead and the Internet was down for 2 months where I live.. Not using, just keeping it

Do not buy this. It crashed the storage. Something is wrong with the battery.