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How To Charge an MP3 Player

A TechLore "Ask the Experts" Question...

A TechLore "Ask the Experts" Question...

A TechLore "Ask the Experts" Question...

Question:

I need to know how to change the battery on an MP3 player that has no apparent opening for the battery. What do I do, and is there any type of charger I can buy for it?

-submitted by Amanda N Echo

Answer:

Battery powered MP3 players typically get their power in one of three different ways: (1) regular alkaline batteries, e.g. AAA or AA, (2) rechargeable alkaline batteries usually also AA or AA, or (3) lithium-ion batteries such as those found in almost all cell phones.

MP3 players with no battery compartment are most certainly powered by a lithium-ion battery. An example of this is Apple's famous iPod line of MP3 players. These batteries are designed to be recharged and used throughout the life of the device. This is great for the consumer because lithium-ion batteries are typically going to give you a longer battery life than alkaline batteries.

As mentioned above, it is usually not necessary to change batteries in the device unless the battery has reached the end of its life which is not the case with your MP3 player. Lithium-ion batteries in MP3 players are typically charged in one of two different ways: (1) through a charger that plugs into a wall outlet and connects to the player, or (2) through a USB (or FireWire) cable that is used to connect it to your computer. Since it sounds like you did not receive a charger with your MP3 player, your MP3 player probably charges via a USB cable that came with the device. Plug the USB cable into your MP3 player and the other end into your computer and you should see a message that the MP3 player is charging!

Ron Repking - TechLore.com

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