my Ipod touch (5th Gen) won't charge without me constantly pressing the charger into my ipod or fidgeting with it for at least 10 minutes. i sent it in to be repaired but it's being sent back since it has a few nicks on the corners from an accident that happened three months before i started having problems. i got it back in february so it should still be covered by the warranty, and i don't have the money to get another just like that.
Hey Feanixflame, Not sure I understand why it was not repaired, I'm guessing no problem was found. Anyway... Have you inspected the charging port for foreign debris? Packed lint in the bottom of the port can push the charging cable out preventing a solid electrical connection. With a strong light and a magnifying glass look in the port, your looking for signs of damage, cracks or missing pieces and debris. Attempt to blow out debris, but you may need to dig it out with a non-conductive probe, I find a round wooden toothpick works best. Be careful not to touch or bent the gold pins on the long side of the port. Also make sure the locking pins on the ends, the silver bumps on the ends, are free of debris and push back, they are a spring lock that holds the cable end in the port. If free of debris, try another cable and a different charging device if possible. (Trouble shooting 101.) It is possible your cable has developed a short. The lighting cables have a history of failure and Apple will replace the cable for free if found to be defective and you are within one year from date of purchase. The last thing to try would be to reset this iPod or last resort, after you make a full backup to your computer of all data / info on this iPod attempt a restore from backup or restore to new. If nothing works, contact your Apple store or the Apple Genius Bar, set up an appointment to have your iPod evaluated. Make sure your bring the iPod and charging cable. Good luck. Cheers.
Hey Feanixflame, Not sure I understand why it was not repaired, I'm guessing no problem was found. Anyway... Have you inspected the charging port for foreign debris? Packed lint in the bottom of the port can push the charging cable out preventing a solid electrical connection. With a strong light and a magnifying glass look in the port, your looking for signs of damage, cracks or missing pieces and debris. Attempt to blow out debris, but you may need to dig it out with a non-conductive probe, I find a round wooden toothpick works best. Be careful not to touch or bent the gold pins on the long side of the port. Also make sure the locking pins on the ends, the silver bumps on the ends, are free of debris and push back, they are a spring lock that holds the cable end in the port. If free of debris, try another cable and a different charging device if possible. (Trouble shooting 101.) It is possible your cable has developed a short. The lighting cables have a history of failure and Apple will replace the cable for free if found to be defective and you are within one year from date of purchase. The last thing to try would be to reset this iPod or last resort, after you make a full backup to your computer of all data / info on this iPod attempt a restore from backup or restore to new. If nothing works, contact your Apple store or the Apple Genius Bar, set up an appointment to have your iPod evaluated. Make sure your bring the iPod and charging cable. Good luck. Cheers.
Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.
- If a 5G iPod
Iphone 5 lightning port charging problem - SOLUTION!
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
so, i received my ipod again, and the letter that came with it said there was internal water damage, which is strange since i never got it in water.(to my knowledge at least) it seems to be working fine for now, but if it starts acting up again, i'll see about taking it in to a store or something for additional help.
Hey Feanixflame, That explains why Apple did not repair, you didn't say anything about possible water damage. You don't have to drop your iPod in the toilet to get water damage, (happens more than you think, read the forums 😮 !) Even going from a cool area to a hot and humid area could could cause condensation and water damage. Not saying it will happen every time you go from the A/C cooled house to the sweltering outdoors, but it is possible. And it only takes a few drops of water to wreak havoc with your iPod. I'm guessing you"ll be just fine, most likely your iPod has dried out, and has little to no damage. To be save get into the habit of always backup your iPod to your computer, (something you should be doing anyway), because the funny thing about water damage is you just never know when or if your iPod will fail. Hope this helps. Cheers.
i actually was unaware of there being water damage. and i usually back my ipod up once or twice a week at least, so i shouldn't need to worry about that hopefully. thanks for the help and advice.
Hey Feanixflame, Glad to help. Sounds like you have good practices, you should be fine! Cheers.
my Ipod touch (5th Gen) won't charge
