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My iPod Touch 5th gen lightning cable is falling apart. Anyone else having this problem?

My lightning cable is falling apart. Is anyone else having this problem?

iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Oct 6, 2013 6:14 AM

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Aug 17, 2015 5:41 PM in response to christopherfromjamestown

Hey, Christopher, I found a good way to repair the cable. I'm using head shrink tubing. You need a piece big enough to slip over the lightning connector. Once it is in position you apply heat and the tubing shrinks. I used a candle and held the tubing close enough for it to shrink without melting or catching fire. I also went through my other cables and used the heat shrink tubing to strengthen the connection between wire and connector.

My iPod Touch 5th gen lightning cable is falling apart. Anyone else having this problem?

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