iPod Touch charging help

[Englander]

The battery in my iPod Touch ran down to flat last week, which in itself isn't particularly unexpected. The problem is that now it won't charge back up. I've tried 2 different cables, mains power, USB, different USB slots and nothing seems to be working. All that happens is the screen turns on with the large, empty battery picture with a lightning bolt beneath it. I really don't think it's a battery problem because I replaced that only the other month and it was working flawlessly afterwards.

Has anyone had any similar woes or have any advice?

Thanks,
Michael

[vinnyT]

Is it easy to get to the battery? If it is, check for a date, it maybe that you were sold a battery that has been on the shelf for a long time.

[matthab]

It isnt un heard of for a battery to go faulty early. Was it a official Apple battery or a ebay Jobbie?

[Englander]

It was an ebay jobbie. I've been away for a bit so I haven't been available to persue this until now.

*Tries to turn iPod on again*

Narp

I'll try and have a look at the date on the battery when I can re-find a small enough screwdriver.

[handscombmp]

Have you left it charging for some time (say an hour) as when the batteries run flat the iPod's will sit they're showing a logo for sometime (much like the one your describing) before they can be used again.

[Englander]

Plugged it in for about 3 days :S