How to Clean Out Charging Port on All Phones (iPhones, Android Phones, Windows Phones), by WorldofTech on YouTube. 7 min 58 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 58 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Power off your phone and unplug the charging cable. A dead phone is safer to work on and you avoid shorting the pins.
Test a different cable, wall adapter and outlet first. If the phone charges fine with another setup, the port is not the problem.
Shine a flashlight into the port and look for a grey or brown lint plug at the back. Most slow-charging faults come from packed pocket lint.
Blow a few short bursts of compressed air into the port from about 10 cm away. Hold the can upright so no liquid sprays out.
Gently scrape the lint out with a wooden toothpick or plastic pick. Work along the back wall of the port and never use metal pins, needles or paper clips.
Brush loose dust away with a soft dry brush, then blow another short burst of air. Tap the phone gently face down over a bin to shake out debris.
For sticky residue, dip a cotton bud in a little isopropyl alcohol, squeeze it nearly dry and wipe the port walls. Let it dry for 10 minutes before charging.
Plug in the original cable and check the charging icon. If it still will not charge, try a wireless charger or book a repair.
Tips and common mistakes
Never push a metal pin or paper clip into the port, it can bend the pins and kill the charging board.
Do not spray compressed air for long bursts, the cold propellant can crack solder joints.
Clean the port every few months if you carry the phone loose in a pocket or bag.
If the port looks bent, wet or burnt, stop and take the phone to a repair shop instead of digging further.
Questions
Can I use a vacuum cleaner to clean the port?
A vacuum on low suction can pull out loose lint, but keep the nozzle away from the pins. Compressed air and a wooden pick are safer.
Why does my phone charge slowly after cleaning?
The cable or adapter may be worn, or the port still has lint at the back. Try a known good cable and check the port again with a flashlight.
Is it safe to use alcohol in the charging port?
A tiny amount of isopropyl alcohol on a nearly dry cotton bud is fine on most phones. Keep the phone off and let it dry fully before plugging in.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
