iPod Touch 4G Dock Connector

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iPod Touch 4G Dock Connector

Is is possible to use the new Touch 4G dock connector with Bose Sounddock Speaker systems? I can't get it to connect to my Bose Sounddock 10 or Portable. The dock connector seems way too tight, I'm not used to having to force any iPod to get it connected. Currently, I can only connect the Touch to things using the USB cable. Is there a trick that I'm missing? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'd hate to have to return this but if I can't use it with my speakers then back to Apple the two of them I bought go.

iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.5.6), Airport Time Capsule, Apple TV, iPod (Classic, Touch, Nano, Shuffle), iPhone 3G

Posted on Sep 18, 2010 1:23 AM

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Ninja1 Author

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Sep 18, 2010 5:18 AM in response to Ninja1

Any ideas?

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Ninja1 Author

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Sep 18, 2010 8:33 AM in response to Ninja1

No takers?

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Ninja1 Author

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Sep 18, 2010 3:00 PM in response to Ninja1

What speaker docks is the iPod touch 4g compatible with?

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ddalman

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Sep 20, 2010 12:05 PM in response to Ninja1

I'm having the same issue as well. I have no issue plugging in to the usb cable. Hopefully there's some kind of work around or I'll just stick with the 3g I have.

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ddalman

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Sep 21, 2010 4:17 PM in response to Ninja1

Closer investigation shows that my issues were caused by some of the plastic material on the narrow side (toward the back) of the ipod's dock connector folding up and preventing it from mating with the sounddock. A little probing with some dental instruments allowed me to push this plastic back in place. I am now able to dock fairly effortlessly, and it maintains a very tight perch on the sounddock. I have some concerns over the longevity of the dock connector, but I guess thats why I have an extended warranty.

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Dec 11, 2010 9:56 AM in response to ddalman

Hi, please help me, you seem to be the only solution for my problem in the whole internet... I am having the same issue with my brand new iPod Touch 4th gen. And as you said, I noticed that annoying ¿plastic? in the iPod's connector dock. So, how did you manage to move that piece apart of its place? I'm trying with some sort of needles, but I did not succeed. Once I move it, should I place the iPod in the dock and leave it there all night? It comes to my mind, that if i do this, its probable that then, maybe, the dock will fit with no problems. Please help me, I'm kind of desperate.

PS: Sorry if my english is a little bit rusty, im from Argentina.

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Jan 1, 2011 8:43 PM in response to ddalman

Thank you for this. I feel like I am going crazy as no one is taking my issue seriously. I cannot believe I have spend days on this.
I am not game to take it out myself but, at least, I have someone else who has identifies the same issue.

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Jan 3, 2011 8:46 PM in response to Alextheseal

I rung apple and they were great. They are going to replace it for me.

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