MCMConcepts 2000mAh Square Battery Replacement for iPod Video/Classic Thin 5th-7th Gen

Fantastic replacement. Cable is the original size but because the battery is larger, it ends up being too long. Pretty easy fix for anyone who has ever worked in a device, just fold part of the long cable over onto itself, and give it a loose crease. Do not crease it hard or you likely will break the internal copper traces in the ribbon.I also used some double sided adhesive to get it to stick better where the only battery was.Fit perfectly with a thin 7th Gen using an imcort dual micro SD adapter for the drive replacement. I got over 60 hours of continuous music playback before it finally gave up (I had to go to bed so not sure on the exact, but I sent to bed with 8% left at the 60 hour mark)Works perfectly, and seems to hold a charge pretty well. Just don't trust the percentage in rockbox, it's rarely accurate and it's more an estimate

Big improvement over stock

Fit my iPod 7th gen thin perfectly with the quad flash.

The media could not be loaded. The battery I received was not the same as in the photo and description. Very similar but a completely different battery. The cable was in a different spot which meant it was too long or and required me to bend it awkwardly to close. Only recommend if you are comfortable with that, otherwise it works fine, it’s a big battery so it’ll last a few days on a full charge.

I haven't installed yet, but it look pretty solid, the size its just fine for the iPod classic. And it came in a small box.

**Background:** I've got a decent collection of iPods most of them are fifth generation. I modded a lot of them with ifash-Quad. Previously, I've used batteries that were designed for the original hard drive.**Build Quality:** not too much to say on the bill quality. It looks like a little lithium battery. The ribbon cable is decent.** Install:** so I prefer this flat design so much more than the original. The reason is the original battery sits right on top of the ribbon cable for the hold switch toggle switch. When you have the battery in this spot and you have to replace it, you have to very delicately pull off the battery otherwise risk damaging the that hold switch ribbon cable.I actually tore one while doing this review. Luckily I have another iPod that has a dead battery then I learned from my mistake I was able to get it off. So instead of sitting in that precarious location, this flat battery can sit right on top ofthe iflash-quad. I'm glad I did it too because that other battery was swelling and not looking good. I think because the battery is flat and you can put it in a better location I would say the install is easier than installing another factory type battery.**Function:** so this battery is 2000 mAh my original battery was 850 mAh. That's more than double with a better form factor.I think the value in this it's a much larger capacity and the much better form factor if you're making the mod to the iflash-Quad. Note, this battery probably will not fit if you're using the original hard drive.

First things first: this is NOT a replacement battery for a stock iPod. This is only for a flash modded iPod. The large capacity battery will not fit with the original platter drive included in the stock iPod. I have my flash mod components on order, but for the review, I took apart my almost pristine iPod 5.5 and plugged in the battery for functionality. It's 50% charged and ready to roll.It's super easy to install BUT please use caution when removing the old battery. The connection from the Hold slider to the headphone connection is directly under the original battery and the battery adhesive will pull that wire tape up. Use a flat blunt tool to gently remove the Hold wire tape from the adhesive and rest it on the iPod back plate.I'm excited to finish my mod now that I have this battery, and I know the battery is in fine working order. Good luck!!