Does your phone charge only at a certain position and constantly disconnect from charging?
Generally, you get a little chime sound when you connect the lightning port to your iPhone. But, if the sound plays/resumes erratically and charging also stops multiple times, a loose charging port is likely the reason behind it. Or it’s just the dirt causing the charging port to appear loose.
However, if you are still able to charge the phone and can’t figure out why the port is loose, you may continue reading the article.
Why Is the Charging Port Loose?
Knowingly or unknowingly, we use our devices in ways that make the charging port loose. Here are some actions that can damage your port and how to prevent them.
How to Fix a Loose iPhone Charging Port?
Repairing or replacing the charging port may seem an obvious option. However, it’s pretty expensive, and the cause of the loose port may be completely different than what you expected.
So, before spending money fixing your port, consider the following fixes to save you unnecessary costs.
Clean the Charging Port
If your lighting cable doesn’t fit perfectly inside the charging port, it’s likely because of dirt/lint trapped inside. You may not realize, but the lint can quickly build up inside the charging port. This can happen even for a simple reason, like keeping the phone inside your pocket.
Once there’s too much of it, your charger may not go all the way in and thus keep falling out. Therefore, cleaning it is worth a shot before you actually consider repairing it.
First, turn on a flashlight to determine where the dirt is most collected. Then, insert the toothpick and gently scrape the surface inside the port. Consider using a toothpick(preferably a plastic one) so that it doesn’t scratch or cause any damage to the port. Also, clean your smartphone once in a while to avoid such issues in the future.
Use a Different Lightning Cable
While theport could be faultyand loose on its own, ensure the cable you are connecting to it isn’t the actual problem. Sometimes the phone displays an alert message such as“This accessory may not be supported.”This can happen if you use a charger that isn’t Apple certified.
Therefore, try switching to another Apple lightning cable and see if it fits/connects to the port firmly. If it is also loose, your port might be damaged and require repairing.
