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How do you fix an iPod that wont charge?

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William Smith

Published May 08, 2026

How do you fix an iPod that wont charge?

A problem with the cable adapter may prevent your iPod from receiving an adequate charge. Inspecting the cable for cuts, frays and damaged connectors can help pinpoint the problem. In addition, try connecting your iPod to a different port on your computer to rule out a problem with a specific USB port.

Why does my Bose SoundDock not work with my iPod?

And I know it’s a problem with the Bose speakers and not the iPod, because when I plug my iPod into headphones or earphones, they work fine. I’ve examined the SoundDock to make sure nothing is physically broken, and it’s all plugged in when I play, but to no avail, still doesn’t work

Can a iPod Touch Play through Bose speakers?

Recently, when I dock my iPod Touch in the speakers the warning that it can’t recharge comes up, but no sound is played through the speakers. Instead, the iPod Touch’s existing speakers play the music. Plugging in my Video iPod still works as expected – the sound comes out of the Bose speakers.

Can a iPhone 5 play on a Bose sound dock?

User level:Level 1 (5 points) Mar 14, 2014 6:40 PM in response to JAG2014 In response to JAG2014 Up to two days ago I was able to play both my iPhone 5 and ipod nano 5th on my BOSE SoundDock® 10 Bluetooth® digital music

Why does my iPod Touch not recharge my speakers?

These speakers predate the iPod Touch by many years and won’t recharge the iPod Touch when plugged in. That’s fine, I mention it because whenever I plug in the iPod Touch into the speakers the iPod Touch shows a message that recharging isn’t supported.

Can a Bose iPod play on a Bose dock?

I have spoken to Apple and Bose separately, and they both said Bose can replace the docks’ connector for an updated one that has a different pin configuration. They said this will allow the dock to play and charge all current Apple iPod/iPhone products. However, It costs £79 to do this.

Why does my Bose SoundDock stop playing music?

I used to a lot and it used to play fine for all that time, until recently when it suddenly stopped playing my music. I plug in my iPod, turn it on to play, and it displays the song on the iPod screen as playing, with that little blue bar moving and the timer going, but no sound comes out of the speakers .

Why do my Bose speakers not work with my iPod?

I plug in my iPod, turn it on to play, and it displays the song on the iPod screen as playing, with that little blue bar moving and the timer going, but no sound comes out of the speakers . And I know it’s a problem with the Bose speakers and not the iPod, because when I plug my iPod into headphones or earphones, they work fine.

Why is my iPod Touch not playing in my SoundDock?

If you have access to another iPod, try that of course, if that works, we’ve found a problem with your particular iPod. If you have access to another SoundDock… well, put your iPod in those and see if the problem lies in your SoundDock.