iPhone Charging Port Not Working, Solved
By Robert Jones · 2021-08-12
It is a very frustrating experience if your iPhone charging port is
Right, so your iPhone’s charging port has packed up. It's a right pain, isn't it? I’ve been there, staring at a dead phone, wondering if I need to shell out for a new one. Before you panic, let's go through some common fixes. Most times, it’s nothing serious, just a bit of muck or a connection playing up. ### First Things First: Simple Checks Are Your Friend Before you start poking around, let's rule out the obvious culprits. I’ve seen countless people jump to conclusions when the problem was just a dodgy cable or a power brick that had given up the ghost. #### Try a Different Cable and Charger Honestly, this is the first thing I always tell people. Cables don't last forever, especially if they’ve been bent, twisted, or chewed on by the dog. My son goes through Lightning cables like nobody's business. I always keep a spare official Apple cable or a MFi-certified one handy for testing. Same goes for the charger. Try a different power adapter, even if it’s one you use for an iPad or another device. Sometimes, a tired old USB port on your computer just isn't giving enough juice either. #### Check the Power Source Is the wall socket actually working? A quick test with a lamp or another charger can confirm this. If you’re using a power strip, try plugging directly into the wall. I’ve had issues with cheap power strips not delivering consistent power, which can sometimes trick your phone into thinking it’s not charging properly. ### The Culprit: Lint and Debris More often than not, a non-charging iPhone port comes down to good old Pocket Lint. Seriously, a tiny bit of fluff can completely block the connection. Your phone spends its life in pockets, bags, and God knows where else, collecting all sorts of gunk. #### How to Clean the Charging Port This needs a bit of care. You don