Apple Cable Help

Hi i have a apple cable it used to work fine i dont know why now to get the computer to detect it i have to put it in a special position, if i move it the slightest bit it disconnects. I tried different hubs, different laptops, i have iTouch 4G 32GB i also tried the cable on iPhone 3Gs and the same problem. HELP ASAP!!! Do i need a new cable? maybe i need to unhook the cord and fix it manualy???? HELP PLEASE!!!

When you say that you used the cable on the Phone do you mean that you tried connecting the phone with this cable or that you tried using the cable that came with the phone? To me you make it sound like you used this cable with the phone and still had problems.
If that is the case - It sure sounds like you need a new connector cable. If you have a spare - like one for the Phone - try that one. The cables for the Phone, The iPod Touch and the iPad are interchangeable. If another cable works OK - the one that you have been using is bad.
I would not try to fix it but that is your choice. I would buy a new one.

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