ipod power problems

[caslon]

Hi all,

We have an ipod classic 30gb in black. We use it with all our macs (intel, ppc, leopard, tiger) but it seems to have power issues. It works intermittently. Originally, I had thought it needed a replacement battery, now I think it's the power connector at the base of the unit. ie the intermittent behaviour doesn't stop when you connect it to a mac because power is surging throught the cable.

Does anybody have any ideas, or know where I can buy replacement connector?

Thanks guys

 

[Laura]

I got my 5th gen ipod repair done at http://ipodjuice.com and they did an awesome job. I saw on there that they also offer classic repairs, maybe you could talk to them about what the problem could be.
Laura

 

[caslon]

Thanks Laura ....... I'll have a chat with some repair shops ...........

 

[Justanartist]

Make sure you lock it everytime you turn it off, or battery will run down quickly b/c it continues to run.