How to Repair Smartphone Won't Charge Properly

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How to Repair Smartphone Won't Charge Properly When your cellphone can't charge, although this scenario is devastating, you had to try charging. You try unplugging and replugging your phone into the charger but not well. Then you think maybe the brute strength should solve the problemstart, so strongly plug the charger into the phone. All of these are not work. Don't be discouraged, after reading this article will make you suddenly see the light.

1. Check software is preventing the cellphone from charging Let's start with the easiest solution, check your phone's software. Try a hard reset by holding both the on/off


button and the home button for up to 30 seconds. Eventually, your phone will restart, resulting in the screen first turning black, then the Apple logo will appear on the screen. When the Apple logo appears, you can stop holding both buttons and allow the phone to restart. Once the phone fully reboots, try plugging the phone into your charger. 2. Remove lint, candy and dust The charging port can be dirty or dusty, blocking the connection. Try using a can of compressed air to remove debris from inside the port. If this does not help, it might need further cleaning. Turn off the device, remove the battery and use a small amount of rubbing alcohol or contact cleaner to clean inside the port very carefully. Use a piece of paper dipped in alcohol – do not spray or dump any liquid into the port itself. 3. Switch cables The flimsiest part of a charger is the cable, not the adapter that plugs into the wall socket. Apple users are particularly vulnerable here because Apple's proprietary


Lightning cables appear to have a life expectancy of around 15 minutes. But all cables have a tough life, and endless flexing and curling can take its toll. Substituting a random USB cable for the one that came with your phone is another shortcut to an unenjoyable charging experience. The easiest way to diagnose a faulty cable is to try a different one and see if that works properly with your device. If it does, you know the original cable was at fault. If it doesn't, that's another potential villain we've ruled out. 4. Diagnose a dodgy adapter If the cable doesn't seem to be the problem, check the wall plug adapter, especially if it's one where the charging cable can be removed. We've encountered issues in multiple chargers where the USB port becomes a little loose after endlessly plugging in and unplugging the cable. Also check whether the same charger/cable combination works on a different device because this will help you eliminate the possibility that it is your device at fault,


rather than the cable or charger. You should also make sure there isn't a problem with your wall socket.

5. Replace the battery Batteries don't last forever, and after a couple of years they start to struggle to hold a charge. The more often you discharge and recharge them, the sooner they'll need replacing. If your battery's busted after just six months, it's probably faulty and you should make a warranty claim for a free replacement, but if the battery's older than two years, it's probably approaching the end of its lifespan. Some defective batteries are easy to spot because they


start to bulge or leak fluid. If nothing like that is obvious from the outside, remove your device's cover and inspect the battery. If you need the cellphone battery tools, you can choose Vip Fix Shop Team.


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