Can't charge iPod 2nd generation with Altec Lansing M602 Docking station

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Can't charge iPod 2nd generation with Altec Lansing M602 Docking station

Hi! I just bought a new 2nd generation IPod Touch of 32 GB and it seems that it is not compatible with my Altec Lansing M602 Docking station with Speakers. My older 16 GB iPod Touch (first generation) was fully compatible. In both case the music plays but with the new one, I have a message telling me that it can't recharge the battery. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Posted on Aug 3, 2009 11:24 AM

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Jason L

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Aug 3, 2009 12:10 PM in response to peterfreedom

Hi,

Try using a small brush, like a tooth brush, to remove any debris from the iPod touch or the dock.

Does the dock have the "Made for iPod" logo? If it doesn't, it might be trying to charge the iPod via firewire.
!http://devimages.apple.com/iphone/program/images/sdk_mfip.png!

+"iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch (2nd generation) do not support FireWire and will not charge from any FireWire-based power source. If you connect either of these devices to a FireWire-based charger or accessory"+
from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1476

-Jason

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peterfreedom Author

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Aug 5, 2009 4:49 AM in response to Jason L

It did not work. I changed the Dock adapter for the new one without any success. I have a yellow triangle warning sign on the screen and this message: Charging is not supported with this accessory.

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rswc90

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Aug 25, 2009 7:38 AM in response to peterfreedom

I have the same issue. It WILL charge my 5th gen iPod video but will NOT charge my 2nd gen iTouch . I cannot get any info as to why not... Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Answer 4

Sep 13, 2009 12:33 PM in response to peterfreedom

Same problem--the Altec Lansing radio charges my old iPod Touch but not my wife's new one.
I am sure it said iPod compatible or I would not have bought it in the first place. Maybe Altec Lansing will have a fix...

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Answer 5

Sep 13, 2009 4:04 PM in response to peterfreedom

According to this: http://www.alteclansing.com/index.php?file=northproduct_detail&iproductid=m602 the Altec Lansing M602 is not compatible with the new iPod Touch 2nd generation.

As mentioned by Jason L. in his post above, the iPod Touch 2nd generation has will not charge from firewire based chargers. The dock connector has changed and those older charger docks that used the firewire pins in the dock connector will not charge these newer iPods. See this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1476

You can get an adapter that will allow your older dock to work: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV683ZM/A?fnode=MTY1NDA4NA&mco=ODAwNTQ2MA&p=1& s=topSellers

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