IPod will only charge using USB

hi, my ipod will not charge using a 110 or 12 volt charger, but will using USB - ideas? i restored and updated it.

If you are referring to the iPod Classic, it will only charge via the dock connector USB cable, either using a PC USB port or iPod wall charger. It also has a built-in safety circuit that will trip if the charging current goes above 1A at 5V.. So most 10W iPad charger will not work on the classic, unless it has a dual output port for lower current.
You can find these dual ports 10W iPad charger on eBay or Amazon.
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Have you tried resetting both the iPod and dock? To reset the iPod, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
To reset the dock, unplug it and plug it back in.
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Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. (is this what you meant by charger?)
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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... not sure. I have had trouble before. Turned out to be a "bad" firewire port. Others have reported that switching Firewire cables helped.
We can either try to figure it out ... or we could suggest uyou just reset everything. The latter is often easier.
This is in order of difficulty, I think:
1. Reset several times - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61705
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3. Delete the iPodDriver.kext file:http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61937
4. Since you have a back-up of your music, open Updater and Restore your iPod - this will reformat it so your music (on the iPod) will be lost. It will be replaced when you resync it with iTunes.
5. Reset your USB and Firewire ports - you might run a check to see if you get the same behavior using a different port. To reset the ports, go here:
http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?7@@.68bb75ef/0
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Hi All
First post so don't give me a hard time.
Kinda advanced user and MD of Technology company. We install iPorts in peoples homes (www.iportmusic.com).
Anyway, all iPod's, iPod Touch's, old iPhones charge from these but the new 3G does not. This is also the case with other docks and car charging kits. is it just my phone or has anyone else come across the same problem.
Any input would be appreciated.
all the best
Scott

Apple has been gradually removing Firewire support for iPods for some time and now with the iPhone. Originally iPods synced and charged via Firewire only. Apple switched to USB for syncing but continued to support charging via Firewire with iPods and the same applied to the first generation iPhone. Apple removed support for charging via Firewire with the iPhone 3G and the same will apply to future iPod models. The firewire pins were removed from the dock connector port.
You need to change your connection or iPorts to support charging via USB if you want it to be compatible with the iPhone 3G and with future iPhone and iPod models.

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I have the same problem. I noticed a few days ago that my wall charger #1 was not working. So I used the car charger ok. Then I tried wall charger #2 and it didnt work either. I swapped the usb cable from the charger and that didnt work. I then used that usb cable and plugged it in to the laptop and now the BB is being charged. It also charges with the car charger.
If anyone has a solution please help!
Roland
EDIT: Removed email address.
Message Edited by MohA on 03-16-2009 11:23 AM

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Barney

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If you jiggle the connector around sometimes it will connect/disconnect the power part of the cable.
Some USB hubs only connect the data and not the power.

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with wall charger or docking station

Does the wall charger work for other devices? Maybe it is bad.
Does them dock manufacturer say it will work with your model iPod and its iOS?
Is the iPod fully seated in the dock?
Does music play through the dock?
Did it work with the dock before?

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the ipod touch has to be completely flat when charging.Is this correct?

No. Take it in for service.
Apple - Support - iPod - Service FAQ

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If the iPhone has no problem with the same cable then
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iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Hi there Apples or Pears,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the articles below.
Charging your iPod battery
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1384
iPod's battery doesn't charge
http://support.apple.com/kb/ta44551
-Griff W.

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