iPhone 5 Lightning Connector Touchy

[hotsauce]

While syncing to my Mac, I nudged the table a little and it disconnected and beeped as if it was just reconnected. I thought that was strange so I wiggled the connector a little bit and that was enough to disrupt the connection. Anybody else experience this? The smaller lightning connector appears to be very sensitive to movement. With the old dock connector, I could just about swing the device like a hammer throw without it ever losing connection.

 

[jourabchid]

i had a simliar issues but it was the usb port and not the actual lightning connector, if i even typed on my mbp it would disrupt the syncing or charge.

 

[goodmove]

Same happened to me, until I noticed I had not pushed the connector all the way in. Once properly connected, no problems. I prefer this over the old connector.

 

[mykelala01]

Does it use magnets? Like the magsafe just curious?

 

[tokiidokii]

i love the new connector. the reversible aspect is something that should have been done A LONG time ago (looking at you mini/micro usb). but yea the connector is super small. i didn't think how small it was going by the pictures but when i finally saw it, i was very surprised.

feels very sturdy too. plugged in. unlike micro usb. i always feel like those usb connectors will just break by themselves lol.

 

[RyanTheGeneral]

will have to check that. Still have yet to plug my phone in. On since 10am and still kicking at 21% (been on computer since 3 though)

 

[goodmove]

Does it use magnets? Like the magsafe just curious?

Don't think so. You actually need to push it in to connect, unlike magsafe where it practically connects itself.

 

[milk242]

No problem with either my 2008 Mac Pro or 2012 MacBook Air

 

[hotsauce]

It's a very sleek connector no doubt but very sensitive. Maybe I've been spoiled by the robust dock connectors of the past. I do see this as a potential problem for connections in automobiles, or maybe not...

 

[Gregg10]

Me Too

I was just thinking the same thing, it is the usb side that is very sensitive. I love the lightning connector though. Very solid feeling, and I can plug it in in the dark without worrying which side is up!
I will play around with the usb plug in a bit, it is charging right now and if I even barely move it it disconnects and reconnects to I tunes. better leave it alone so I can have enough battery left for the evening!!!!

 

[kirky29]

Same, but with the USB end, originally it wouldn't pick it up until I wiggled the USB end in the iMac. Been fine since though!

I love the connector though, so much better than the older one!