1 Gen Touch Dock Connector

I have an old 1st Gen Touch which my kids use. I think that the dock connector is dying/dead. It works fine, but I can only charge it using a car charger and holding it in a certain way. I cannot connect it to my PC as the USB connector cannot get connected.
How can I repair/replace the dock connector for the touch? Is that something I can do (I'm fairly handy), or is it something that the Apple store can do for me?
Thanks,
Chris

ow can I repair/replace the dock connector for the touch? Is that something I can do (I'm fairly handy), or is it something that the Apple store can do for me?
Your dock connector is connected to the logic board. You will need to remove the logic board to get to the dock connector. The full step by step process is [*_Shown Here_*|http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iPod-Touch-1st-Generation- Logic-Board/632/1]. The level of difficulty to get this done without further damage is described as DIFFICULT (Ratings are Easy, Moderate, Difficult). You can be your own judge after reading the instructions.
My recommendation is to get a cost estimate from the Apple Store first and then decide whether to take the Apple Store's offer or go for the self-repair.
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