Will the 12w USB power adapter charge my iPod Classic?

Will the 12w USB power adapter MD836B/B Model number A1401 charge my ipod classic 160gb (late 2009) ? If not then which model is the correct and compatible one to use ?


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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 12:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 12:53 PM

The iPod Classic did not come with a power adapter originally. Only the headphones and the 30 pin to USB cable.


It could be charged by connecting to a computer via USB, or a 5 watt iPhone charger of the time.

Later when iPads where released, it could use the 10watt charger that came with them.


The current 12 watt charger replaced the 10 watt charger in newer iPads, and can still be used to charge older devices.

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Jan 5, 2021 1:10 PM in response to Phil0124

Hi Lawrence & Phil

Thanks for your comments and posts.

I also have a bose ipod speaker which I enjoy and use.

Not sure why you need 3 ipod classics though.

Surely it's just a bigger headache for you to constantly rotate.

Apple nowadays charge separately for the adapter.

Always trying to pull more money put of us ☹


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