That white plastic thing that covers the dock connector

I just got my iPod mini back from a repair with Apple. It's a different iPod and it works great, but the little piece of white plastic that I used to cover the dock connector doesn't fit this one. Is this a problem? It seems like the connection could easily become dirty if it's not protected.

No, it's not a problem. Most iPods don't have a cover, just the earlier models.

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    So . . . how the h*ll do you TAKE THINGS OUT OF THE DOCK?

    Don't know how this could have happened spontaneously, but it may be the Dock has become locked.
    Open Terminal in Utilities and copy/paste to unlock the Dock.
    defaults write com.apple.dock contents-immutable -bool false;killall Dock
    Then hit return.
    It might be you'll first have to lock it in order to unlock it. So if the above doesn't work, substitute "true" for "false," then run the original command above with "false" once again.

  • Hairline In the Dock Connector

    Hi ,
    I have just bought an Ipod nano 5th gen [brand new]and as soon as i was going to connect it to my pc for syncing i noticed a line in the middle of the dock connector of the ipod , the line starts from the inside and continues to the outside and returning back inside [looks like a mountain has been drawn]. This line or watever its called is on the silver plated surface of the D. Connector . My other 8gb version doesn't have any such thing.
    Also it works fine and everything but that line...........
    So what do u think i should and if u were in my place what would u do ?
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    Apple does not read these forums. These are user-to-user forums where everyday folk post questions and offer answers to each other. You need to call Apple Support.
    Did you even bother to read the links I posted? Through a Google search I found the following:
    http://www.arabcomputers.com.sa/ I can't read Arabic. Unknown if there is a support link.
    Apple service briefly suspended in Saudi Arabia

  • 2nd Gen iPod fit the dock connector of of 3rd Gen Color iPod?

    So I have a 2nd Gen iPod (4 round buttons) dock connector 40GB and want to get the new universal dock with the IR sensory so I can control it with the remote. In the description of the new dock it says it is compatible with my model but doesn't say it comes with that particular dock apdapter. However it says that it does come with a the dock adapter for the 40GB color display. My question is does mine have the same physical dimensions as the 40GB color display model? And so will it fit into the dock adaptors that come with the dock or do I need to get some additional adaptor? I thought that they were identical in size, though on Apples "Identifying different iPod models" page it doesn't list the physical dimensions of them. If anyone knows this that would be great.

    hi Zachary!
    good lord. something appears to have gone horribly wrong with the footnoting on the Universal Dock KB doc:
    Learn about iPod Universal Dock
    okay ... here's what i think is going on.
    it's saying that five different adapters come with the dock.
    five of the adapters listed in the table have little superscript "1"s next to them (adapters 3-7).
    the first of those two "bullet point" notes below the table says "Included with the iPod Universal Dock".
    sooooooo ... my thought is that the five adapters you get with the dock are adapters 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
    but your 40G four-round-button ipod is a dock connector ipod according to this document:
    Identifying different iPod models
    which i think, according to the table on the Universal Dock page, means that you need a number 2 adapter, and so you're going to have to get an additional three pack of adapters for it.
    ... that all sounds plausible, but i'd prefer it if someone with both a universal dock and a 40GB dock connector ipod could actually tell us which adapter they have to use ...
    love, b

  • Is there a difference between the earphone output and the audio output of the docking connector, or is it in fact the same signal ?

    Is there a difference between the earphone output and the audiooutput of the docking connector of the iphone 4, or is it in fact the same signal ?

    One basic difference is that the LTE frequencies each is able to operate on are different. After that, it is pretty much the same phone. Others might be able to add to this.

  • Does the dock connector give a signal OUT

    I'm thinking of buying a CD head unit for my car, that plays MP3s/WMA and has a USB and Aux in. I understand that the headphone jack gives an inferior signal (it's slightly affected by circuitry or something). The seller has told me that the dock connector to USB will not only carry the music, but will charge the ipod.
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    There are a number if you look on ebay. The one I'm looking at is from Virtual Reality Soundlabs - the VRCD300. About £75 in the Uk or $100 in the US. The manufacturers tell me that the USB will plays Mp3s (nut not wma or aac) from the ipod.

  • Output level of the dock connector

    Hi, when I plug a remote control or if a use a dock station using the dock connector, the output level of my Ipod are very low. I put the volume level at 100% but it sound like the volume was at 50%. I'm not using the max volume setting.
    Someone else have this problem?

    I had the same problem and found the following solution:
    1)In Itunes I chose all my song (CTRL+A)
    2)Under the file tab choose show info (or simply press CTRL+I)
    3)Chosse the settings tab folder
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  • How do you get sound through the dock connector to a PC or Mac?

    Where I work they have blocked the Pandora website. (Along with just about every other online radio site.) They don't mind if we listen to music, as long as it's not streamed online through their network.
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    When I plug in the dock connector the phone starts charging & iTunes want's to sync. I can run the Pandora app, but no sound comes through the computer.
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    You have several choices:
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    2. Component AV Cable: same as the Composite AV Cable but with RCA component video.
    3. Universal Dock: has a dock connector socket on it and a line out socket.
    4. iPhone 3G Dock or the (original iPhone Dock): same as the Universal Dock but designed just for the iPhone.
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  • HT204291 my ipad2 thinks it is airplaying to the Dock Connector

    my ipad2 thinks it is airplaying to the Dock Connector any fix? I shut off bluetooth, reset all settings, blew out the dock connector with a can of air and held down the top switch and round button, already.

    turn the volme bar down no you can see the orange bit, then lock the screen. Leav eyour phone/ipad/ipod for a few minutes then turn the volume bar up and go into your iphone/ipad and it should work, otherwise all youll have todo is give the charging point a good hard blow/compressed air which should also work.
    if not book in and see the apple genuis'

  • Trouble with the dock connector??

    I have no clue why my Ipod is doing this or if its the cord. Ill plug my Ipod into the computer, and nothing happens. If I lift the cord up right where it plugs into my ipod it'll start charging. So unless i use the case to wrap the cord up over the screen and hook the cord to the belt clip to keep a constant pull on it, it won't connect or charge. Though i have used another cord and i still had to do this to charge it.
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    Have you tried cleaning the dock connector slot on the iPod? You may have a problem with the dock connector and it needs replacement. If you have an Apple store nearby you might want to make an appointment at their Genius Bar.

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    Hi,
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    Sounds like corrosion. I suppose it's possible the battery could be leaking. You may want to take it in. If you're really nice to the genius, they may replace it for you. An out of Warranty replacement is $199.
    It could just be corrosion. Clean it out good with a dry toothbrush. If something is shorting the dock connector, it might explain the heat.  Also, check all of your cables and docking accessories for signs of rust.

  • HT201270 Apple please fix this the dock connector in my car effects the airplay on my phone no matter what I try to fix it it always goes to play music on the dock connector in my car even when I do not ask it to! The iPhone selection is no choice.

    If anyone could help or try to fix this, please help it is such a hassle!

    Apple is not here.
    Clean the dock connector on your device with a soft, dry brush.

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    Thank you.
    Jerry

    Yes, if you're talking about the photos in the camera roll.
    Plug it in and open iPhoto. It should appear like any other digital camera.

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