MacResQ has announced iPodResQ which is a nationwide repair service for Apple iPods. iPodResQ offers iPod owners in the United States with 24-hour repairs and battery replacements for iPods. No mention is made of iPod mini service at the time of this article’s posting.
The cost of the iPodResQ 24-Hour Repair Service is $29 for a basic repair or $79 for a new battery.
In addition, the FAQ on the iPodResQ site mentions the possibility of upgrading iPod hard drive capacity in certain cases.
More info here.