My Touch is shocking. [Archive]

inogenius

Jun 11, 2009, 06:20 PM

Fail at the witty title.

Today I believe my iPod Touch has developed a short in it. While charging my 16 GB v1 iPod Touch, I'm being shocked like crazy. It's a persistent shock too, not a static electricity shock like the one Apple just issue the warning about.

I've confirmed that the charging cable is firmly in the charging port and I don't see anything that would cause any other issues. It's not a strong shock, but it's certainly enough to be uncomfortable.

The iPod does not shock me when it is not charging. It only seems to happen when it's charging. Besides putting electrical tape all over the back of my iPod, does anyone have any suggestions? Do you think Apple would take it replace (and I don't mean for a fee)?

u49aa2

Jun 11, 2009, 06:24 PM

I would wait for few days to see if the problem persist, if it does, then i think they should replace it.

t0mat0

Jun 11, 2009, 06:29 PM

Fail at the witty title.

Today I believe my iPod Touch has developed a short in it. While charging my 16 GB v1 iPod Touch, I'm being shocked like crazy. It's a persistent shock too, not a static electricity shock like the one Apple just issue the warning about.

I've confirmed that the charging cable is firmly in the charging port and I don't see anything that would cause any other issues. It's not a strong shock, but it's certainly enough to be uncomfortable.

The iPod does not shock me when it is not charging. It only seems to happen when it's charging. Besides putting electrical tape all over the back of my iPod, does anyone have any suggestions? Do you think Apple would take it replace (and I don't mean for a fee)?

If you can replicate it, i'd imagine the Genius you shock would likely swap it out without hassle.(though might want to get a second opinion to inflict it on a friend first!).

jrock2004

Jun 12, 2009, 03:21 AM

I had the same issues. I took to store and it would not do it. I removed charger from surge protector and it was ok. The surge protector was bad.

NC MacGuy

Jun 13, 2009, 06:48 AM

Shocking when plugged into a stand alone charger or your USB port - or both?

jrock2004

Jun 13, 2009, 08:41 AM

well it was both cause my iMac was in same surge protector.

masterell

Jun 13, 2009, 01:38 PM

my iphone does that now..it's never been enough of a problem though for me to swap it..

I dont even think i could get it to replicate anyway...

TheShinyMac

Jun 13, 2009, 01:47 PM

I love the title of this thread

inogenius

Jun 14, 2009, 04:57 PM

Shocking when plugged into a stand alone charger or your USB port - or both?
I actually don't have a stand alone charger. Just the USB port.

fun173

Jun 14, 2009, 08:43 PM

gives a whole new meaning to ipod "touch"

iDAG

Jun 14, 2009, 09:04 PM

I have the same iPod touch as you and I have never had that problem. I would take it to the Apple Store ASAP.