How To Clean iPhone Charging Port (2022), by Insider Tech on YouTube. 1 min 20 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 20 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Power off your iPhone completely before you start. This prevents any short or damage while you work inside the port.
Hold the phone with the charging port facing down and shine a light into it. Look for lint, dust or a grey clump near the pins.
Take a wooden or plastic toothpick and gently scrape the debris toward the opening. Never use metal like a pin or paperclip, which can bend the pins.
Pull the loosened lint out in small pieces. Do not push it deeper into the port.
If you have compressed air, give two or three short bursts into the port from a few inches away. Keep the can upright.
Wipe the outside of the port and the Lightning cable connector with a soft dry cloth.
Plug in the cable and check that it clicks in fully and the phone shows it is charging.
Tips and common mistakes
Never spray compressed air straight into the port for long bursts, as moisture can form.
Avoid water, alcohol or wet wipes inside the port, since the contacts are delicate.
If the cable still feels loose after cleaning, try a different Apple cable before assuming the port is broken.
Questions
Can I use a metal pin to clean the port?
No. Metal can scratch the pins or cause a short. Use a wooden or plastic toothpick instead.
What if my iPhone still won't charge after cleaning?
Try another cable and charger first. If it still fails, the port or battery may need a repair from Apple or a repair shop.
How often should I clean the port?
Clean it when charging gets unreliable or you can see lint. For most people that is every few months.
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.
