Can I replace my iPod's 30-pin dock connector?

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iPod 4th Generation or Photo

Model A1059 or A1099 / 20, 40, or 60 GB hard drive / touch sensitive click wheel

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The 30-pin connector on my iPod Color was seriously damaged, I have a spare iPod Photo, can I replace the broken connector by soldering another one?

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st3v3w @st3v3 Rep: 1.1k 5 3 1 · Answer 1 · 2015-03-04T19:21:55-07:00

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It can be replaced but it does require soldering

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rgarjr @rgarjr Rep: 87 3 1 · Answer 2 · 2015-03-21T17:46:24-07:00

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U can however u need to desolder and solder it back which require some special tools, not to mention the pins are tiny.

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