So, if yours just broke, dont despair.
Its a common problem, and DIY solutions abound.
You probably wont even have to buy it because you have it sitting in your DIY drawer.
Also known as Formerol, Sugru is the worlds first-ever moldable glue.
Its a flexible, silicone-based, putty-like substance that cures into a durable rubber-like material upon air exposure.
While flexible in its putty state,Sugru sticks permanently to various materials, including cable insulation.
It provides a better and more permanent fix for a broken charger cable.
Youll only need to mold it around the damaged area and leave it to cure for about 24 hours.
Sugru is durable enough to repair broken laptop power cables as well.
Here is how to fix a charger cord that wont charge.
Get some heat-shrink tubing in a size that fits the cable youre trying to repair.
Check out how to solder stranded wires in the video above.
Why Wont My Charger Work?
Is your charger not working even after the above fixes?
Dont fret: here is how to fix a charger that wont charge.
However, in other instances, your unit might be the issue.
For instance, the charging port might accumulate debris preventing efficient chargingand, ultimately, all charging.
Suppose this is the case; youll need toclean it using a toothpickor a soft toothbrush.
But first, confirm that the port is indeed clogged.
peek if youve got any pending updates, and install them.
Some devices even have a feature to stop the charging process upon moisture detection.
Batteries typically fail to work for two main reasons: theyre either too old or defective.
If youve been holding on to your unit for a while, the former is probably your culprit.
Fixing a Broken Charger Cable
Chargers are now an integral part of our lives.
So, its normal to be frustrated when your charger fails to work.
