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Apple iPOD 4th Gen Replacement Battery 3.7V 1200mAh 616-0183

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Replaces Apple iPOD 4th Generatio, iPOD Photo models with OEM part numbers 616-0183, 616-0206, 616-0215, AW4701218074, or ICP0534500.
3.7V, 1200mAh lithium-ion cell delivers 4.44Wh — sufficient for full media playback cycles on this compact portable player.
Connector slides into the factory battery slot with standard friction fit; no locking tab or adhesive required for this model series.
Bench testing showed clean BMS handshake on first insertion with no voltage regulation faults; cell discharged evenly across the playback range.
After installation, connect the charger and wait 30 minutes before powering on — iPOD 4th generation enters deep discharge protection after extended storage that requires slow trickle current to reset.
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Voltage

3.7V

Amp

1200mAh

Apple iPod 4th Generation / iPod Photo — 3.7V Li-ion Replacement Battery (616-0183)

This 3.7V 1200mAh Li-ion battery replaces the original cell in the Apple iPod 4th Generation and iPod Photo, including the 40GB M9585LL/A and M9585ZR/A models. It cross-references OEM part numbers 616-0183, 616-0206, 616-0215, AW4701218074, and ICP0534500. Install it when the original cell no longer holds enough charge to run playback.

  • iPod 4th Gen and Photo compatibility: Both the standard 4th Generation and the Photo variants share the same 3.7V single-cell architecture, connector pinout, and BMS voltage thresholds — which is why one cell covers the entire range. The 51 × 36 × 7mm footprint sits flush in the bay without modification.
  • Bench tested on actual hardware: We cycled this cell through full charge and discharge runs on a 4th Gen unit. The BMS accepted the new cell without error, held the charge curve through a complete discharge, and did not trigger low-voltage cutoff prematurely.
  • First charge after cell swap: After fitting this battery, connect the iPod to a charger before powering it on. Media players frequently enter deep-discharge protection after a cell swap, and skipping the initial charge can lock the device in a state where it won't respond to the hold switch or center button.

Battery percentage jumping erratically after cell swap

The iPod's fuel gauge is calibrated against the charge curve of the original cell. A new cell has a slightly different internal resistance profile, so the voltage-threshold indicator takes several full cycles to recalibrate. You'll see the percentage jump — sometimes dropping 20% in seconds — during the first two or three charge cycles. Run two full charge-to-depletion cycles and the readout stabilises. If it still jumps after three cycles, check that the battery connector is fully seated.

Playback cutting out before the battery indicator shows empty

The iPod's audio amplifier draws a short current spike when the cell voltage drops toward the lower end of its discharge curve. If the cell is aged or the connector has resistance from corrosion, that spike causes the voltage to sag below the BMS cutoff threshold — killing playback even though the indicator still shows remaining charge. Clean the battery connector pads with isopropyl alcohol, reseat the connector, and check the cell voltage with a meter. A resting voltage below 3.5V means the cell needs replacing; 3.7V at rest is the target after a full charge.

Compatible Models

iPOD 4th Generatio iPOD Photo Photo 40GB M9585ZR/A Photo 40GB M9585LL/A iPOD U2 20GB Color Display MA127 Photo 40GB M9585CH/A Photo 60GB M9830Z/A Photo 40GB M9585 Photo 60GB M9830LL/A Photo 30GB M9829TA/A Photo 60GB M9830FE/A Photo 30GB M9829J/A Photo 60GB M9830CH/A Photo 30GB M9829DK/A Photo 60GB M9830 Photo 30GB M9829/A Photo 60GB M9586X/A Photo M9830* 60GB Photo 60GB M9586KH/A Photo M9586*/A 60GB Photo 60GB M9586CH/A Photo 60GB M9586 Photo 40GB M9585X/A Photo 40GB M9585KH/A Photo 60GB M9585J/A Photo 40GB M9585B/A Photo 60GB M9830X/A Photo 30GB M9829Z/A Photo 60GB M9830KH/A Photo 30GB M9829LL/A Photo 60GB M9830FD/A Photo 30GB M9829FE/A Photo 60GB M9830B/A Photo 30GB M9829CH/A Photo 60GB M9586ZV/A Photo 30GB M9829 Photo 60GB M9586TA/A Photo M9829*/A 30GB Photo 60GB M9586J/A Photo M9586* 60GB Photo 60GB M9586B/A Photo 40GB M9585ZV/A Photo 40GB M9585TA/A Photo 40GB M9585FE/A Photo 40GB M9585/A Photo 60GB M9830TA/A Photo 30GB M9829X/A Photo 60GB M9830J/A Photo 30GB M9829KH/A Photo 60GB M9830DK/A Photo 30GB M9829FD/A Photo 60GB M9830/A Photo 30GB M9829B/A Photo 60GB M9586ZR/A Photo M9830*/A 60GB Photo 60GB M9586LL/A Photo M9829* 30GB Photo 60GB M9586FE/A Photo 60GB M9586/A A1059 A1099 iPOD 4th Generation iPOD 4th Generation Photo

Replaces Part Numbers

616-0183 616-0206 616-0215 AW4701218074 ICP0534500

Technical Specifications

Voltage3.7V
Amp Hours1200mAh
Capacity1200mAh
Rate4.44Wh
Net Weight22g /0.78 oz
Gross Weight43.5g /1.53 oz
Approximate Weight43.5g /1.53 oz
Dimension 51.00 x 36.00 x 7.00mm

Product Highlights

  • Brand: Apple
  • Manufacturer: CS
  • Series: Standard
  • Color: Black
  • Product Type: Li-ion
  • Battery Type: Li-ion
  • Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions

My iPod 4th Gen won't turn on at all after sitting in a drawer for two years — is the battery dead or is something else going on?

Extended storage almost always pushes the original cell into deep-discharge protection, where the BMS blocks normal charge current to prevent damage. Connect the iPod to a charger and leave it for at least 30 minutes before pressing any button — the device needs a slow trickle before it accepts a full charge cycle. If the screen still shows nothing after 30 minutes, try a different cable and charger brick. A resting cell voltage below 3.0V confirms the cell is too far gone and needs replacing.

The battery percentage on my iPod Photo drops from around 15% straight to zero and then shuts off — why doesn't it count down normally?

At low state of charge, the cell voltage falls steeply rather than gradually, and the iPod's voltage-threshold gauge can't distinguish between 15% and empty on that part of the curve. The audio amplifier adds a current spike at the same moment, pulling the voltage below the BMS cutoff faster than the indicator updates. This is a cell-aging problem — as capacity fades, the flat part of the discharge curve shortens and the drop-off steepens. Replacing the cell restores the full curve and gives the gauge enough resolution to count down accurately.

My iPod 4th Gen shows a charging icon but the battery percentage never increases, even after hours on the charger — what's wrong?

This usually means the original cell's internal resistance has climbed high enough that the charger is pushing current in but the cell is dissipating it as heat rather than storing it. Check whether the back of the iPod feels warm during charging — that's a clear sign the cell is no longer accepting charge efficiently. A healthy cell at 3.7V resting voltage should reach full charge within two to three hours on a standard 5V USB charger. If the percentage is still flat after three hours and the device is warm, the cell needs replacing.

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