Replacement 30-pin dock connector for iPod 5th Generation Video. This connector is soldered to the logic board — installation requires SMD soldering skill or professional service. Buy when the dock port has bent, broken, or corroded pins, or when charge/sync failure is isolated to the port after cable and battery checks.
Product Overview
This listing is for the bare 30-pin dock connector / charging port on the iPod Video 5th Generation and 5.5G Enhanced. The connector is soldered directly to the logic board; it is not a ribbon cable, flex swap, docking station, or dock adapter.
Use this listing only after simple checks point back to the port itself: known-good 30-pin cable, different USB port or computer, debris removed from the connector, battery path checked, and visible pin damage inspected.
The plastic dock connector bezel is a separate trim part. USB-C modification kits replace the original 30-pin route rather than acting as a normal alias for this replacement connector.
Broad searches like ipod video dock or ipod video usb can mean several different routes. Use this listing only when the stock internal 30-pin connector is damaged or isolated after cable, battery, and USB checks.
Also called the
30-pin dock connector, charging port, dock connector port, charge port, or 30 pin dock connector.
- This erases all data and reinstalls factory firmware
- For iFlash conversions: reformat SD card to FAT32 with all partitions deleted
- Back up all data before formatting or restoring
What Is Included
Included
Not Included
plastic dock connector bezel, logic board, microsoldering labor, 30-pin cable, USB-C mod kit unless explicitly stated on this listing.
Quick Diagnosis
Buy this when
- The 30-pin dock connector has visible bent pins, broken pins, missing pins, corrosion, or debris damage that cleaning cannot fix.
- The iPod charges from FireWire but not from USB, pointing to damaged USB-side dock pins after cable checks.
- Not recognized, not detected, or won't sync persists across known-good cables, ports, and computers.
- Dock-based line-out audio is dead while headphone audio works, and the dock pins show physical damage.
Diagnose first when
- Try a known-good 30-pin cable and a direct computer USB port before ordering.
- Inspect the connector with light and magnification; remove lint or debris gently.
- If it charges but won't sync, inspect pins first; the dock connector or logic-board data lines may be involved.
Not this part when
- Swollen battery, very low battery, won't turn on, or shuts down randomly points to battery or board power checks first.
- Clicking, sad iPod, folder icon, or restore loops point to the storage path.
- Only the cracked plastic dock opening is damaged: use the dock bezel page.
- USB-C mod, docking station, or dock adapter searches are separate accessory or modification paths.
Specifications & Fitment
Part Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | A1136 |
| EMC | EMC 2065 |
| Condition | Used — factory original Apple part. Normal cosmetic wear expected. |
| Connector | 30-pin dock connector |
| Function | USB 2.0 sync and charge; FireWire charge only |
Compatible Variants
| Order Number | Capacity | Color | Case | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA146LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA446LL/A | 30GB | Black | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA452LL/A | 30GB | U2 Special | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA664LL/A | 30GB | U2 Special | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA002LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA444LL/A | 30GB | White | thin (0.43 in) | Yes | — |
| MA147LL/A | 60GB | Black | thick | No— 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment | 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment |
| MA003LL/A | 60GB | White | thick | No— 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment | 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment |
| MA450LL/A | 80GB | Black | thick | No— 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment | 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment |
| MA448LL/A | 80GB | White | thick | No— 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment | 60GB and 80GB thick-case variants unless this exact dock-connector SKU explicitly confirms thick-board fitment |
Failure Signs / When This Part Helps
Visible port damage
Bent pins, broken pins, missing pins, corrosion, or a plug that no longer seats cleanly can make the soldered dock connector the right repair target.
USB charge or sync failure
Won't charge, not charging, not recognized, not detected, charges but not detected, or won't sync can point here only after cable, port, computer, and battery checks.
FireWire charge / USB boundary
On iPod 5G, FireWire is charge only. Sync is USB-only, so FireWire cannot prove USB data-pin health.
Dock line-out split
Dock audio failure with normal headphone output can point to dock contacts, but both paths failing together should move diagnosis toward the logic board.
Dock Connector symptoms to compare before ordering
What you may see: People describe behavior that can point toward the dock connector, but the symptom does not prove this part has failed
Check first: Compare the exact behavior, when it started, and whether it changed after a repair
- Inspect nearby cables and connectors before replacing major parts
Liquid, corrosion, or residue near this part
What you may see: People describe symptoms after liquid exposure, dirty contacts, corrosion, or residue around internal parts
Check first: Look for corrosion, residue, lifted contacts, or darkened connector areas
- Check whether damage is on the replaceable part or on the board-side connector
Fitment or model-variant mismatch
What you may see: People ask whether a similar-looking part from another capacity, case thickness, or generation will work
Check first: Match the exact model, generation, capacity, and case style shown for the product
- Do not use a symptom to override fitment: a wrong-variant part can create new symptoms after installation
Dock, USB, sync, or charging connection trouble
What you may see: People describe charging, USB recognition, sync, or dock-connector behavior that is intermittent or missing
Check first: Try a known-good cable, charger, and computer port before opening the iPod
- Inspect the dock connector for debris, bent pins, corrosion, or looseness
- Separate charging-only failure from computer-recognition or sync failure when choosing a part
Power, charging, or runtime symptoms
What you may see: People describe short runtime, charging trouble, sudden shutoff, or an iPod that will not reliably power on
Check first: Test with a known-good charger and cable before opening the iPod
- Note whether the iPod shows charging, briefly powers on, shuts down under load, or never wakes at all
- If the symptom began after service, inspect the battery connector and nearby flex paths before replacing another part
Dock Connector ribbon, connector, or contact path
What you may see: People describe symptoms that change after opening the iPod, reseating parts, or disturbing nearby flex cables
Check first: Inspect the relevant ribbon and board connector before replacing the part
- Look for lifted latches, bent contacts, debris, corrosion, creases, or torn flex material
- Check whether the symptom changes after careful reseating
Symptoms changed after repair or reassembly
What you may see: People describe a new problem appearing immediately after battery, storage, display, audio, or control work
Check first: Reopen only as far as needed to inspect the areas touched during the repair
- Compare the new symptom with what worked before the repair
- Check cable seating, latch position, and part variant before replacing a second part
Related checks
- Replacement Battery (Thick — 60/80GB): check this part first when the nearby battery check matches the symptom better.
- Replacement Headphone Jack & Hold Switch (Thin - 30GB): check this part first when the nearby headphone jack / Hold switch check matches the symptom better.
- Factory Original Logic Board (30GB 5G): check this part first when the nearby logic board check matches the symptom better.
Repair considerations
Repair specialists who work on this model consistently flag these checks before replacing the dock connector — they help confirm the dock connector is the right fix and not a nearby fault:
- Try known-good cable, charger, USB port, or computer
- Compare headphone output with dock or line-out output
Do Not Buy This Dock Connector Yet If...
| Situation | Start here instead |
|---|---|
| Swollen battery, very low battery, or unsafe battery | Battery replacement first; do not treat swelling as a dock connector symptom. |
| Won't turn on, dead iPod, or shuts down randomly | Start with battery, power source, and logic-board power checks before soldering a dock connector. |
| Clicking, sad iPod, folder icon, or restore loop | Hard drive, hard-drive cable, or flash-storage path. |
| Only the plastic dock opening is cracked or missing | Dock connector bezel page - the bezel is the plastic surround. |
| Charges but won't sync | Inspect dock pins and cable first; if pins are clean, board-side USB data lines may be the problem. |
| 60GB or 80GB thick-case iPod Video | Do not order this SKU unless the listing explicitly confirms thick-board dock-connector fitment. |
| Lifted pads, torn traces, or board corrosion around the port | Logic-board replacement or professional board repair, not just a bare connector. |
| ipod video usb c mod, ipod video docking station, or ipod video dock adapter | Use the correct accessory or modification route; this listing is the original stock 30-pin connector. |
Install Overview
Advanced SMD soldering required
The bare 30-pin dock connector is soldered to the logic board. This repair needs hot-air or fine-tip soldering equipment, flux, magnification, and pad-protection skill.
Professional service is reasonable
If you are not comfortable with surface-mount rework, choose a full logic-board replacement or professional repair service instead of a bare connector.
Board pads are the risk
Lifted pads or torn USB data traces can turn a connector swap into a board repair.
Protect nearby plastics and cables
Remove the logic board, disconnect the battery, and shield surrounding parts before applying heat.
Test before closing
After rework, test USB charge, USB sync, cable seating, dock audio if used, headphone audio, Hold, controls, display, and battery behavior.
Repair Guide
There is no dedicated consumer guide for this exact 5G Video dock-connector board repair. Use the logic-board access guide only for teardown context; the connector replacement itself is board-level SMD rework.
After This Repair
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| USB charge | The iPod charges from a known-good USB power source. |
| USB sync | A computer recognizes the iPod with a known-good 30-pin cable when storage is healthy. |
| Cable fit | The plug seats straight with no wobble or angle pressure. |
| Board inspection | Connector pins are not bridged and pads are not lifted. |
| Adjacent functions | Headphone audio, Hold, click wheel, display, and battery connection still work before final closure. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this require soldering?
Yes. The bare 30-pin connector is soldered directly to the logic board. Replacing it requires SMD soldering or microsoldering skill, or professional repair service.
It charges but won't sync - is this the right part?
Maybe. Inspect the dock pins, try a known-good 30-pin cable, and test another USB port first. If the pins are damaged, this connector can be the target. If the pins look clean, the logic-board USB data path may be involved.
Does this fit 60GB and 80GB models?
Do not assume it does. This listing treats the SKU as a 30GB thin-board dock connector unless the listing explicitly confirms thick-case 60GB or 80GB board fitment.
Is this the plastic dock bezel?
No. This is the soldered electrical 30-pin connector. The dock bezel is the plastic surround around the opening and is sold as a separate trim part.
Is this a USB-C mod?
No. USB-C mods replace the original 30-pin connector route. This listing is for restoring the stock 30-pin dock connector.
Can FireWire sync work with this connector?
No. iPod 5G supports FireWire charging only. Sync is USB-only, so FireWire charging does not prove the USB data pins are healthy.
Is this an iPod Classic 5th Generation part?
No. Apple's Classic branding started with the 6th Generation. This listing is for iPod 5th Generation Video / iPod with Video, model A1136 / EMC 2065.
Worth Knowing
- Actual 30-pin charging/data port route; separate from the plastic dock bezel.
Why people land on this part
Also searched as: battery won't charge, doesn't charge, new battery, not charge, restore process, stage restore, won't take a charge, connect computer, connected computer, ipod video dock adapter, ipod video usb c mod, ipod video docking station, Won't Turn On, Shuts Down Randomly, not charging.
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