Dirt in the charging port
Dust and dirt accumulate over time in the charging ports of smartphones and tablets.
This may cause the connection between the charger and the device to malfunction and prevent the device from charging.
Each time the charger is inserted into the device, the dust present is compressed. But over time, there is so much dust that there is not enough room for the charging cable.
Because the dust is so pressed on, it is difficult to remove. One must proceed carefully so as not to damage the charging port itself.
The dust itself is often difficult to see since it is very dark inside the charging port itself. Compressed air can be used to loosen the dust. Then it can be carefully removed with a thin toothpick or old toothbrush.
Sometimes you have to repeat this process several times to get all the dust out. After that, it's pretty easy to test, plug the cable back in and see if the device charges correctly.
Conclusion
A smartphone or tablet that does not charge is very annoying.
However, it is often just about dust in the charging port that needs to be cleaned!
