A broken charging port can be a real headache.

We will explain the steps you oughta follow to fix a broken charger port.

Why Is My Charger Port Not Working?

The charging port of an iPhone together with a charger on the table

Determining the cause of damage will help determine your best course of action.

See our guide onhow to fix a broken charger cable.

If changing the charger doesn’t fix the issue, it’s time to go to the next step.

An iPhone being held in the hand with the charger inserted

Then spray some compressed air to blow away any built-up dust and grime.

Step 3.

Once you access it, you might use a toothbrush to clean any debris on the charging port.

A sharp objected near the charging port of an iPhone

Next, see if all the wires are in their correct position.

To do this, carefully disconnect any wires or cables attached to the charger port.

Then, use the tips of pliers or a similar tool to pry up the solder.

An opened phone with the motherboard visible

you’re able to then gently remove your charging port, ready to replace it.

The above step should work for a tablet too.

First, you must ensure you turn off your rig before making any changes.

Cleaning the charging area using a toothbrush

Locate the screws that hold the outer casing together and remove them.

Below is a picture of a removed laptop charging port.

If there are not, you’ve got the option to then proceed with the replacement.

Using a soldering gun and tweezers to remove the charging port of the phone

But if the damage is severe, it may be time for an upgrade.

The above methods should work on most phones, tablets, and laptops.

Once your charger port is fixed, you’re free to enjoy using your gear again.

Disconnecting the charger port of a laptop from the motherboard

Holding the charging port of a laptop

Demonstration of the metal plates holding the charging port of a laptop

Using a compressed can with air to blow up a laptop