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Hot Pants: Apple To Replace 1st Gen Nano Flaming Batteries

Doug Bemis   via MacWorld on 19 August 2008 - 21:36 · 15 comments & 6761 views

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On the heels of reports from Japans investigations of iPod nanos getting hot enough to burn, Apple has acknowledged 'in very rare cases' first generation iPod nanos can overheat. The problem can cause 'failure and deformation of the iPod nano.'

Apple is suggesting anyone who has a first generation iPod nano and is experiencing overheating issues to contact Apple Care. iPod nanos with faulty batteries will be replaced free of charge, though it is unclear if just the batteries will be replaced or the complete iPod.

Some users on SlickDeals.net are reporting Apple Care is sending them to Apple Stores or having them mail in their iPod to be replaced or worked on.

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#1 +Kushan on 19 Aug 2008 - 22:46
I see Apple is giving "disposable hardware" a whole new meaning.
(1 reply) #2 Airlink on 19 Aug 2008 - 22:51
On the plus side, you can now light your cigarettes with your MP3 player... once. And then you have to buy a new one.
#2.1 +Dakkaroth on 20 Aug 2008 - 20:58
Like the people lighting cigarettes with money.
#3 JamesWeb on 19 Aug 2008 - 22:59
Wow, they were quick to respond to this, almost like they knew all along and were just hoping nothing would become of it.
#4 XDViPeR on 19 Aug 2008 - 23:22
On the phone with apple right now, and the guy seems like he is in india again!...

they say $79 to fix it. hell no!

Last edited by XDViPeR on 19 Aug 2008 - 23:33
#5 GEIST on 20 Aug 2008 - 00:22
DisposApple! ZING!!!
#6 RAID 0 on 20 Aug 2008 - 00:26
Quality control at Apple is sure slipping.
#7 Pc_Madness on 20 Aug 2008 - 01:16
So if my iPod Nano isn't getting hot, can I have the free replacement? My battery life is down to about 2 hours. :p
#8 BilliShere on 20 Aug 2008 - 02:15
'failure and deformation of the iPod nano.' what about deformation of the human being's body parts?.. i keep my ipod nano in my pocket.. too close to my balls if you ask me. ;D dont wanna injure nuthin'!
#9 A Clockwork Lime on 20 Aug 2008 - 02:27
And to think, this could have been avoided by... letting people replace the batteries on their own. Gosh golly.
#10 SimNet on 20 Aug 2008 - 03:25
(3 replies) #11 Slayer on 20 Aug 2008 - 04:32
^ totally awesome.
#11.1 3rd impact on 20 Aug 2008 - 08:15
^seconded
#11.2 BilliShere on 20 Aug 2008 - 15:31
LMFAO! people love aesthetics.
#11.3 ajua on 20 Aug 2008 - 23:33
that was pretty!
lol

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