Your mobile phone battery is charging more and more badly, or even not at all ? Before taking it to a specialized repairer, try this simple and free little trick to solve a very common problem.
Does your smartphone battery charge badly ?
Does your smartphone battery charge badly ? The plug at the end of the cable no longer fits very well in its housing ? Do not panic ! Before taking your precious mobile to a repairer, or thinking about changing the model, simply try to clean the connector. Indeed, if you are used – like many – to leaving your smartphone in a pocket, it is more than likely that the problem comes from dust, or, more precisely, from tissue residues accumulated over time at the bottom of the orifice. It is these micro-fluffs that prevent the connector from being correctly inserted into the port of the phone, preventing good electrical contact. The diagnosis is also quite easy to establish : if the male plug fits badly in the female usb port and the load is dotted, it is generally the fault of the fluff ! And this common little problem concerns both Android phones that use conventional USB sockets (micro-USB or USB-C) and iPhones that use Apple's Lightning format.
The solution to this very common problem is extremely simple and within everyone's reach because it requires neither technical knowledge nor special equipment. The only tool you need is an ordinary wooden or plastic toothpick – metal needle-like objects can cause damage when used under certain circumstances. Failing that, you can also use a toothbrush or a nail brush, these small toilet accessories doing the trick.
Even if it's not essential, turn off your phone – no need to remove the battery – then insert the toothpick or toothbrush into the socket and scrape gently. In a few seconds, you will remove the famous accumulated lint. Repeat the operation to remove as much residue as possible. You may be surprised by what you will come out of, especially if you have never performed the operation...
If you have one, use a can of compressed air or a vacuum cleaner with the appropriate reducer – a small plastic accessory that reduces the diameter and increases the suction flow – to remove the residual dust. Then check that the contact is made correctly when you insert the male plug. That's all !
Note that this small cleaning – to be carried out regularly as a preventive measure, or as soon as the first symptoms appear – concerns all small mobile devices, whatever their brand. But also the tablets : admittedly, they are rarely slipped into a pocket, but they can lie on the cover of a bed, for example.. You can also apply the method to other sockets - in fact, anywhere where fluff can be found accumulate – including mini-jack sockets for headphones. Be careful though, these connectors being very small, the toothpick will not be the most suitable. Try the operation with a finer tool – a sewing needle, for example –, this time taking the precaution of removing the battery if it is removable.
Finally, if this little cleaning does not give conclusive results, try charging your phone with another charger and another cable : we too often forget it, but this flexible element is fragile, especially when handled carelessly. And also remember to check your charger and cable on another phone or tablet.
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