inputs.text: ipod touch 3rd gen replacehement battery - first not simple task without experience whatsoever techno stuff youll frustrated need proper tools order get done ordered plastic tool pry open front glass panel hard plastic tool wasnt sharp thin enough insert along edges loosen panel used exacto knife loosen cover tried solder battery twice unit wont charged actually died wont start finally friend able solder 3rd time finer tip soldering gun unit able start initial charging battery 2 12 hr get fully charge unfortunately battery lasted 1 12 hour needs recharging hoping could last longer not quite useful plan go long distant travel glad got nano use primary player