Apple Set To Replace All First Gen iPod Nano Models
During the weekend, a report stated, that Apple is offering to replace all first generation iPod nanos. This is due to an issue with the battery on some models. According to Apple, a small percentage of nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 may suffer from over-heating. It is also advice by Apple, for owner to stop using the device immediately – if anyone is still using iPod nano.
“This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect. While the possibility of an incident is rare, the likelihood increases as the battery ages,” said the post.
Press:
Essentially, this is great news for anyone with a first generation nano as Apple will replace it, free of charge with a brand new model.
However, it’s unclear whether it’ll be the new seventh generation touchscreen model, announced in October, or one from a previous era.
Apple says it’ll take six weeks to receive your new nano, so get digging around your boxes of haggard old tech, because a shiny upgrade waits in the wings.
