My lightning cable is falling apart. Is anyone else having this problem?
iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 7.0.2
Some users post that same problem. However, I use one Lightning cable for my 7G Nano and iPad 4 since November with no problems.
The rubber coating is tearing away and falling off leaving the braided shielding exposed.
christopherfromjamestown wrote:
The rubber coating is tearing away and falling off leaving the braided shielding exposed.
I have not experienced that problem but it's a warranty issue. Contact Apple - 800-275-2273 in the U.S.A. and I think Canada.
I took it to an apple store. They told me I would have to call apple and there was nothing they could do for me at the store. It was a total waste of time. I have never been disappointed with an apple product until now. I guess I'll have to deal with the phone method.
Same thing is happening to me. The sheathing is literally shredding and shedding like snake skin.
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?
