When we encounter mobile charging problems, we are faced with the doubt of what is the exact origin of the failure. The cable, power adapter, battery itself, or a broken connector can be the most common. However, there is another common cause of these problems and in which we usually don’t think so easily.
We refer to the dirt in the charging port. And it is not necessary to imagine the port completely collapsed with dirt, because several times a small speck of dust is enough to make the connection with the cable null. Therefore, cleaning it is important, but not at all.
Faults that may be caused by dirt in the port
It’s no big deal to have a dirty charging port. That doesn’t even make us unhealthy people. After all, it’s natural to be dusty if we take into account that we carry the mobile everywhere, we leave it in pockets where there may be little lint, tables that may have dust, etc.
However, not taking care of this section frequently can be problematic. As it concerns charging issues Worried, not only could we end up with the impediment of recharging the battery, but also microcuts could occur which would make it intermittent. It’s even worse when you consider that it can affect battery health.
Another common problem with the same origin is the inability to connect the mobile to other devices. Either to connect the smartphone to a computer, or to listen to music with wired headphones with USB-C connectivity. After all, port contact is the same as charging, and dust issues appear the same.
How and with what to clean the mobile port
It’s almost more important to know what not to do to clean this port, like knowing the right way. And it is that, unlike cleaning the speakers, it is not at all recommended to use sharp objects or to use lint-free cloths and abrasive liquids for this action. Also, you should **avoid any type of liquid** for this cleaning, because it is the door of the inside of the device and we already know that electronics and liquid are not good companions.
For this, you can use several common objects that you probably already have at home. For instance a soft bristle brush, which you can insert through the port and move gently to expel dust specks. Also a lint-free flattened swab. The method is the same, insert it into the port and move it gently to remove the dirt.
Accessories like these, available on Amazon, might do the trick:
17 Piece Phone Cleaning Kit, USB Charging Port and Headphone Jack Cleaning Kit Compatible with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, iOS and Android, LG, Motorola, Phone Lenses
40pcs Dust-free Foam Cleaning Cotton Swabs Cleaning Cotton Swabs For Inkjet Printer Camera Lens 12.8×0.14×0.075cm
Once you’ve cleaned up the port, you need to check if your mobile already charges well and connects to other accessories by cable. Obviously, this is not a universal solution and if the failure has another origin, it will be useless for the port to be blank. However, you’d be surprised how many times this “nonsense” ends up being the cause of failure.
