Loose Dock Connector

I'm not sure where else to post this. I think I saw a post about this but I can't find it again...
I bought my iPhone a few weeks ago but I've been having a hard time with the dock connector. I think it wiggles too much as I have issues syncing with iTunes (device has been lost/not found, sync interrupted, etc), along with charging and using the component out cable.
I will plug in my iPhone at night and listen to a podcast then randomly, the screen with light up and the connected/charging noise will be made. The screen will fade and go on it's way. Some mornings I wake up to a nearly dead iPhone that is still plugged in. With the Component AV Cable, I have to lay the iPhone flat on a surface and hold up or prop up the cable a few inches back for it to send signal out.
My question I suppose: have others had this issue and when Apple ultimately replaces my phone, how long will it take to get it back?
Thanks so much!

It is a problem with the connector on the iPhone or the cable?
Either way, the average turn around runs about 3-5 business days. If you have an Apple store close by, set up an appointment online and have them look at the phone to determine if they need to repair the phone or the cable.

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