Q: Iphone 5 won't charge unless I wiggle the cable around to fine a spot where it works. It's not the cable/charger as it works perfe ... Iphone 5 won't charge unless I wiggle the cable around to fine a spot where it works. It's not the cable/charger as it works perfectly in other iPhone 5's. I haven't even had it a year so it's still under warranty and the phone is in very good condition more
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Nov 23, 2015 10:16 AM in response to chase35by sgbrickles,Worked for me !!
Like other users, the first few 'diggings' with a paper-clip didn't fix it. However after "digging-deep" and really scraping out
the bottom of the connector, it fixed the problem. Seems like a big design-flaw with this connector.
Many thanks for the extremely helpful tip !!
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Nov 23, 2015 4:45 PM in response to sgbricklesby Meg St._Clair,sgbrickles wrote:
Seems like a big design-flaw with this connector.
Turn your pockets out when you wash your pants. It will keep lint from gathering near the seams.
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Nov 24, 2015 12:00 PM in response to sgbricklesby Meg St._Clair,
It may also help you find the headset, iPod Nano, and car keys that you would otherwise have washed (yup, I've managed all of the above). -
Dec 14, 2015 10:39 PM in response to Meg St._Clairby Brian Bemmels,Amazing what special tools will do! I thought my iphone 5 was toast as I could not charge it, but after removing a large wad of lint it is back in business.
Thanks!
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Dec 26, 2015 5:11 PM in response to chase35by Froghead McGee,Brilliant! Solved my problem (with only my own embarrassment about the lint...) Worked fantastic!
Cheers!
--JR
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Dec 29, 2015 1:53 PM in response to captaintoaderby enzac,I Use iPhone's own SIM card slot pin instead. it is embarrassing the amount of lint of my jeans pocket in there. Ridiculous.
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Dec 29, 2015 5:13 PM in response to james993by Mansam888,YES!!! The paper clip fixed my Iphone6. I had a major issue with the charging terminal too. I literally had to HOLD it in & push hard. After checking this board I just finished digging out lint with the paper clip & it snaps in perfectly again.
THANK YOU!
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Jan 3, 2016 7:42 PM in response to Mansam888by mwc0407,YAY!! Worked for me too! Glad I searched for this issue.
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Feb 19, 2016 1:13 PM in response to chase35by Tylerw56,Oh my gosh, thank you so much. My port was literally chalked full of lint. Looks like a bout a new lightning cable for nothing though. *sigh*
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Mar 1, 2016 10:28 PM in response to james993by rathod_syri,Excellent.. I've used toothpick to dig further and a whole lot of lint came out. I've been struggling with charging my phone from past 6 months . Thought it was phone problem .. but surprisingly now it charges perfectly. No issues at all. Thank you..
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Mar 2, 2016 5:40 AM in response to rathod_syriby Meg St._Clair,
I have no idea what it is about the iPhone charging port that attracts lint and holds on to it but I swear I've never seen another phone that has the problem to this level. At least it's easily fixed. -
Mar 2, 2016 6:39 AM in response to Meg St._Clairby Lawrence Finch,I have the perfect fix. I don't carry my iPhone loose in my pocket. It's always in a belt holster or a slipcase that covers the port.
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Mar 2, 2016 6:49 AM in response to Lawrence Finchby Meg St._Clair,Lawrence Finch wrote:
I have the perfect fix. I don't carry my iPhone loose in my pocket. It's always in a belt holster or a slipcase that covers the port.
I like belt holsters, too. And I never have the problem, either, even without a cover over the port.
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Mar 20, 2016 2:59 AM in response to james993by Johnson Fam,I have the same problem. I have two charging cords that I have to wiggle and hold (or prop) to work. No lint. Tried contact cleaner (lightly), bought a new cord that did the same thing. Really not trying to spend $$$ to have this fixed f I could do this myself.