theorie
05-18-2007, 05:16 PM
I bought an iPod 850mAh battery off eBay for about $10. It's the same one they sell on iPodMods.com for $20. This mod will void your warranty, so you might not want to install the new battery unless you are also upgrading your hard drive (I upgraded mine to an 80gb drive) or if your battery is starting to go bad.
The new 850mAh battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/00_850mah-battery.jpg
The old (factory) 800mAh battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/00_oem-battery.jpg
Tools needed: small + and - screw drivers:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/01_zune-screwdrivers.jpg
First, power off your Zune by holding DOWN & BACK for a few seconds until the screen goes black.
Remove bottom shield with - screw driver:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/01_zune-screwdrivers.jpg
Pry open the Zune case using the - screw driver. Start from the bottom:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/04_pry-shell.jpg
Open the shell, be careful not to break any tabs:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/05_open-shell.jpg
Unplug the old battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/06_unplug-battery.jpg
Remove it from the Zune:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/07_remove-battery.jpg
Install the new battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/08_install-new-battery.jpg
Lock down the ribbon cable into the jack by pressing the brown tab:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/09_insert-ribbon.jpg
Then just follow the steps in reverse to put everything back together again. Power on your Zune and let it charge it for atleast a few hours before using your Zune. Enjoy!
The new battery definitely lasts a little longer - well worth $10. Check eBay to see if there are any more. Just search for Zune 850mAh battery (http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/zune%20850mAh%20battery) on eBay. :)
The new 850mAh battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/00_850mah-battery.jpg
The old (factory) 800mAh battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/00_oem-battery.jpg
Tools needed: small + and - screw drivers:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/01_zune-screwdrivers.jpg
First, power off your Zune by holding DOWN & BACK for a few seconds until the screen goes black.
Remove bottom shield with - screw driver:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/01_zune-screwdrivers.jpg
Pry open the Zune case using the - screw driver. Start from the bottom:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/04_pry-shell.jpg
Open the shell, be careful not to break any tabs:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/05_open-shell.jpg
Unplug the old battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/06_unplug-battery.jpg
Remove it from the Zune:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/07_remove-battery.jpg
Install the new battery:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/08_install-new-battery.jpg
Lock down the ribbon cable into the jack by pressing the brown tab:
http://tfrascone.net/zune/battery-upgrade/09_insert-ribbon.jpg
Then just follow the steps in reverse to put everything back together again. Power on your Zune and let it charge it for atleast a few hours before using your Zune. Enjoy!
The new battery definitely lasts a little longer - well worth $10. Check eBay to see if there are any more. Just search for Zune 850mAh battery (http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/zune%20850mAh%20battery) on eBay. :)