I repair ipod video and classic models and this is an issue that I get asked frequently, 'can you repair my ipod classic, it will not charge from a USB power supply, even a genuine Apple one'.
If you have an ipod classic that will not charge from a wall outlet / adaptor but will charge when connected to your computer the problem is not with your ipod, it is just that this model is designed only to charge with specific Apple made chargers or some third party chargers of that era. These are often long since lost or discarded. Modern Apple or third party chargers will not work.
I have designed and built a small adaptor that solves this problem, it connects between any USB wall outlet / adaptor and your ipod 30 pin charge lead allowing it to charge ipods of this type.
These are available from my ebay listing.
The models that are affected by this charging behaviour are listed below.
6th Gen 160Gb MB145 MB150 PB145 PB150
