http://www.macnn.com/articles/01/12/14/ipod.battery/
iPod battery issue may render it inoperative
updated 01:15 pm EST, Fri December 14, 2001
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Sources indicate that some early iPods could be rendered inoperative, if the battery was discharged completely:
"The new iPod software 1.02 update was designed to help manage low power situations, but in some cases, when using the older version of the software, if the iPod battery discharged completely, it may not turn on or charge at all (either via computer or the wall-charger). Apple is aware of the situation and is sending replacments to affected customers. Althernatively, customers can also trying popping the battery out and putting it back in (but that requires some amount of finaggling and is generally not recommended.)
