How to properly clean the charging socket of your phone

We rely on mobile phones for almost everything these days: shopping, banking, gaming, photography and messaging. But since they are so indispensable, we tend to be very aware of battery levels. In fact, a study by the manufacturer LG found that 90% of people suffer from “low battery”, which is the fear of their phones running out of power before recharging them. So we guide you to clean how to properly clean the charging socket of your phone .

But what happens when you plug in the device and your phone doesn’t charge? Is your phone broken? Does the battery need to be replaced? Worst of all – how long will you be without your phone?

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How to properly clean your mobile charging port

dust

Dust is one of the most common causes of charging problems. Other dirt collects in the charging port, clogging the battery connectors. When the charging cable is inserted, dust prevents a good electrical connection, so no power is directed to the battery.

If you don’t stop checking the charging indicator every time you plug in, you won’t know there’s a problem until you try to use your phone the next time, eventually the battery becomes completely empty and you can’t recharge it at all.

It’s very easy to tell if you have a dust problem – just highlight the port where the cable connects and take a look. If you can’t see the charging metal contacts, or lint and dust are clearly visible, you need to clean the port.

How to clean the charging port – compressed air

Professional phone repair engineers consider pneumatic to remove dust from electronic components.

To use, just point the nozzle at the charging port and give the phones a good push which eventually loosens the dust enough for it to fall off.

Warning: Do not blow into the port with your mouth. Unlike compressed air, your breath contains water vapor that can damage the sensitive electronics inside your phone. Water damage repair is much more expensive than a can of compressed air.

How to clean your charging port – a fine toothpick

Another option is to use a toothpick to gently scrape the inside of the port. Wipe a toothpick around the inside of the port to loosen any dust, then shake the phone until it falls off.

Take your time and be as gentle as possible – so you don’t damage the port (or anything else).

Warning : You should not use anything but toothpicks for this function. Staples, paper clips, needles, etc. may all serve the same purpose, but since they are metallic, you risk creating a short circuit that can damage the phone.