iPod Touch 3g don't charge after battery change

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iPod Touch 3g don't charge after battery change

Postby arturolaz » Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:22 pm

Hi I've just changed the battery of my iPod Touch 3g but now my mintyboost cant charge it!! I've had no problem with my wall charger or with the pc, can anyone help me?
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Re: iPod Touch 3g don't charge after battery change

Postby adafruit_support_bill » Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:25 am

What voltages do you see on the power and data pins from your Minty Boost? Measure both unplugged, and connected to the iPod.
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Re: iPod Touch 3g don't charge after battery change

Postby arturolaz » Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:44 am

iPod unplugged
-power line: 5v
-Both data lines: 1.99v

iPod Plugged
-power line: 4.7v
-Both data lines:1.7v

Thank you!
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Re: iPod Touch 3g don't charge after battery change

Postby adafruit_support_bill » Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:00 am

Your voltage is dropping significantly. This is an indication of weak batteries. Check out battery recommendations here:
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