How to Resurrect a Dead iPod Shuffle Battery
- 1). Unplug the iPod shuffle from the iPod shuffle power adapter.
- 2). Slide the power switch on the top right portion of the device to the “Off” position.
- 3). Wait 10 seconds.
- 4). Attach the power adapter to the iPod shuffle and plug into an empty wall socket.
- 5). Slide the power switch to the “Play” position. The device begins to charge and the battery status light on the top of the device illuminates. An orange light indicates the battery is currently charging and green light indicates the unit is fully charged. It may take up to several hours to fully charge.
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