Why won't my iPod 4th generation hold a charge after battery replacement?

I put a new battery in my 4th Gen iPod but it will not hold the charge. The screen indicates it is charging, but when I disconnect the cord, the battery is empty. The iPod works perfectly when is plugged in to an outlet. Any ideas?

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 3:38 PM

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Feb 18, 2025 3:45 PM in response to VegasApple1

VegasApple1 wrote:

I put a new battery in my 4th Gen iPod but it will not hold the charge. The screen indicates it is charging, but when I disconnect the cord, the battery is empty. The iPod works perfectly when is plugged in to an outlet. Any ideas?

take it back to where you got the battery swapped.

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