How to fix the charging port

We use our phones for multiple tasks every day, such as making calls and photos, recording videos, listening to music, checking social media, and writing notes. To perform all these functions, we need our phones to be well-charged. However, smartphones, including iPhones, may have some issues in functioning, such as charging port problems.

It does not mean that you need to run to service to fix them. There are some procedures you can try to fix your iPhone charging port or charging port of your Android device on your own. In this article, you will find the reasons why your charging port is not working and how to troubleshoot that.

The reasons for the damaged charging port

Before repairing the charging port of your mobile, you need to find out the reason that caused the issue. These reasons can differ depending on how you handle your phone or on its design and age. Here are some of the reasons for the damaged charging port:

1. Corrosion from water and air getting into the port;
2. A broken charging port;
3. Dust or debris in the port;
4. Bent metallic connector;
5. Loose charging port.

Check and fix the phone charging port

Use a different power source

You may find that the problem with charging is not caused by your Android or iPhone charging port but by the malfunction in the power outlet you are using. To check it, try connecting your charger to a different socket or if you are using an extension box, try charging your phone directly from the socket. You may also try to change a USB port on your computer. If your phone starts charging, you don’t need to replace your iPhone charging port or the charging port of your Android device.

Turn off your phone

The issue with your phone charging port may not be in the charger but in the glitch of your phone’s software. If you see that the battery status bar on your phone doesn’t change, try switching it off and then on again. Also, you may try to hard reset it. Usually, you can do it by pressing the volume and power button together, but the button combination may vary depending on your smartphone model. If your phone starts charging after the reset, then there is nothing wrong with your charging port.

Change your charging cable

Charging cables are often the cause of your phone not being charging when plugged in. The charging cables may be damaged because of constant wrapping and twisting. In addition, exploitation risks increase when charging cables are taken around with us everywhere. Try changing your charging cable and see if your charger is working. It may solve your issue with the phone charging port.

Check your adapter

If you are sure that your charging cable is working, but your phone is not charging, you need to check your charger adapter. To do it, you should remove the charging cable and check the connecting port. If it smells burnt, looks rusty, or doesn’t properly connect, you need to change the charger adapter.

To avoid problems with your charger adapter, you should choose a proper one for your phone. There is a specific voltage requirement for an effective charge of each phone. Check if your charger adapter meets these requirements. Also, you need to ensure that your adapter comes from a reliable company and is of good quality.

Repair your charging port

We often carry our phones in pockets where dirt or debris can get into the charging port, which will then cause issues with the iPhone or Android charging port. In this case, you need to carefully clean it with a soft toothbrush or a cue tip. It is not recommended to use toothpicks because they can break and damage your charging port. Also, you shouldn’t use paper clips as they are sharp and metallic and can conduct electricity and cause injuries.

A cause of issues with the phone charging port can also be corrosion. It happens when water and air get into it. The process of corrosion takes time, so it’s not easy to know for sure when it starts. Corrosion is the reason for a weakened connection. So if you notice that your phone no longer receives enough power and the charging time takes longer than before, it may be due to corrosion. You can use cotton swabs to remove corrosion from your charging port.

The problem with charging can also be caused by a loose charging port.

Here are the reasons why is your charging port loose:

1. Improperly insertion into the phone
2. Non-stop charging
3. Using an incompatible charger or data cord
4. Not being careful in phone handling

The sign of a loose charging port is being able to connect to the motherboard. When your charging port is loose, you will still be able to charge your phone if you hold it in a certain position. However, if your charger port cannot pair with it, this means that your metallic connector is bent, and you need to replace it.

Final thoughts

We use our phones for multiple purposes from text messaging to Google searches. Therefore, we need them to be charged throughout the day. If there’s a problem with charging, we first think about the broken phone charging port. However, it is not always the reason for problems with charging.

To effectively solve the issue with charging we first need to identify the cause. It may be the damaged outlet, your phone’s software, or the charging cable or adapter. If you’ve checked all these steps and your phone is still not charging, then you can try repairing your charging port by cleaning it with the proper substance. If you do not achieve a functional charge after this, you should contact the service.