Replacement Battery For Apple iPod 3rd Generation Is this the part I need? -Improve iPod 3rd Generation battery life-Potentially fix iPod 3rd Generation not powering upIf your iPod 3rd Generation battery life has diminished and is no longer holding a charge like it did, it's time to replace your iPod's battery. Replacing the battery can also be necessary in certain situations where the battery has failed completely and the device will not power up or continuously flashes the low battery screen. This new replacement battery for the iPod 3rd Generation has an extended 1300mAh charge capacity with a battery life anticipated at 12 hours of usage. Note that each individual users settings and usage will determine the actual battery life. The LCD on-time and backlight will consume the most power.