Nano 4G dock connector question

I've searched the forums for an answer to this, and come up with some relevant info, but just wanted to post my specific question to make sure I don't screw something up (hopefully) so I apologize in advance for any redundancy...I have a 3G nano that was given to me by a friend which recently gave up the ghost...when I recieved it, I got the usb cable to attach to my computer, and an apple ac wall charger...I just purchased a nano 4G and was wondering if the wall charger is compatible with it, which would be much more convenient than hooking it to my computer...I have read in the forums that the dock connectors on the two units are the same, but wanted to make sure this would work before I tried plugging it in...the old cords have places to push on the sides of the dock connector ends to release the "hooks" while the cord I got with my 4G does not, which makes me nervous...again, I apologize for any redundancy, but certainly don't want to screw up my new purchase.
Thanks

I've tried both the Nano 4GB and the Video 30GB and noticed the exact same thing. In fact, on the 30GB I thought the connection was too loose. The Nano is definitely a snug fit though.

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