How To Clean A Charging Port? Tips & Tricks

We frequently take our regular electronic devices—such as speakers, laptops, and phones—for granted until they break down. Damage to the charging port is typically one of the most frequent causes of laptop and phone malfunctions. We have carefully curated a guide on how to clean the charging ports of laptops, phones, and speakers. Keep reading to learn more. 

Why Should You Clean The Charging Port Of Your Phone? 

We always have our laptops, tablets, and phones with us. These devices often get dirty because they are small and can be found in our pockets, on tables, in our cars, etc. Due to the charging port's open design, dust and other particles of dirt may accumulate in it. The charging port may become damaged as a result of the accumulation of dirt over time. Your phone's charging port may be damaged if there are any disruptions while charging it or if it takes an unusually long time to charge completely. 

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How To Clean A Charging Port?

Follow this detailed step-by-step guide to clean your laptop or phone’s charging port:

Steps To Clean Phone’s Charging Port: iPhone & Android

• Start by gathering a handful of toothpicks, cotton balls, rubbing alcohol and a can of compressed air. 
• Turn off your phone. 
• Tear a small portion of cotton from the cotton ball and wrap it around a toothpick. You can also use a cotton swab and skip this step.
• Use the can of compressed air to blow away all the dust particles from the charging port. 
• Take the cotton swab or toothpick and insert its tip into the charging port. Move it around and clean the charging port thoroughly. 
• Use the compressed can of air again to blow away other loose dust particles. 

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Note: Before cleaning the charging port, you can dip the cotton swab lightly in a rubbing alcohol solution if there is a lot of dirt inside. Don’t hold the compressed air for too long as that can further damage the charging port.

How To Clean Laptop’s Charging Ports?

Follow the same steps as mentioned above to clean your laptop’s charging port as well. 

Note: Check inside the DC power port with a torch if your laptop has one. There are occasionally easily breakable pins in the centre of these ports that can be damaged with these cleaning methods. 

How To Prevent Charging Port Damage?

Handling your phone with care and regular cleaning can prevent charging port damage. 

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