My iPod is over 4 years old, and I'm pretty sure it needs a new battery AND charging port. I have the items in a list on amazon as it is slightly cheaper. Will there ever be a tutorial on how to replace the charging port?
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Hi Bradley,
I don't work for iFixit and have no connection to them other than as a user and occasional contributor to the site.
That being said, from what I've seen don't hold your breath waiting for a charging port replacement guide. Thanks to Apple soldering the connecting cable to the logic board, that makes the repair significantly more difficult than simply unplugging a connector. It appears to be rare for the iFixit crew to put out a guide that requires soldering, and I suspect that even if they did, the large number of connections on the cable running to the charging port would deter them.
All in all, it looks like a somewhat challenging repair even for experienced do-it-yourselfers. Of course, if you wanted to tackle that repair and document it as you go, I'm sure many people would appreciate you creating a guide to that repair!
Best of luck with it, and let us know how it goes.
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If your ipod charges when connecting the charger why replace the port? 4 years old, battery will definitely be worse for wear. I'd just replace the battery.
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Remove any debris from the charging port on the bottom of your device. Restart your iPhone or iPod touch. Try a different USB cable or charger. Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS
Regards,
Will
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I cleaned it out with an old toothbrush AND got a new charger.
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