iPhone 17 Pro Max Not charging after dying fix, by Ricardo Gardener on YouTube. 7 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 7 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Plug your iPhone into a wall outlet using an Apple USB-C cable and a 20W or higher power adapter. Leave it alone for at least 30 minutes without touching the screen.
Swap the cable, the adapter and the outlet one at a time. A dead iPhone will not charge if any one of those three is faulty.
Shine a light into the USB-C port and look for lint or dust. Gently scoop it out with a wooden toothpick or soft brush, never a metal pin.
Try another power source, such as a computer's USB-C port, a power bank or a MagSafe wireless charger. Wireless charging skips the port completely.
Force restart the phone while it stays plugged in. Press and release volume up, press and release volume down, then hold the side button for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo shows.
If the screen stays black, keep holding the side button for up to 30 seconds with the cable connected. Some fully drained phones need a long press before they boot.
Leave it charging for another hour, then check again. Try one more known good cable and adapter before you assume the battery is gone.
If nothing works, book a service appointment with Apple or an authorised repairer. The battery or the charging board may need replacing.
Tips and common mistakes
A completely flat battery can take 10 to 20 minutes on the charger before the screen shows any sign of life, so do not panic early.
Never poke the charging port with a paperclip or SIM tool, because the metal can bend or short the pins inside.
The iPhone refuses to charge when it is very hot or very cold, so let it sit at room temperature for a while first.
Cheap cables and low power adapters often cannot supply enough current to wake a drained phone.
Questions
How long should I leave a dead iPhone on the charger?
Give it at least 30 to 60 minutes on a wall charger before you judge it. A deeply drained battery charges very slowly at first and the screen may stay black for a while.
What does the liquid detected warning mean?
It means moisture is in the USB-C port, so charging is blocked to protect the phone. Unplug the cable, tap the phone gently and let the port air dry before trying again.
Do I need a new battery?
Only if the phone still will not charge after trying a known good cable, adapter, outlet and wireless charger. A repairer can test the battery and the charging port for you.
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.
