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Lightning port blocked by clip

I cannot plug in my lightning cord to my iPhone 8.

I have cleaned out the port (not much debris there).

There appears to be the metal clip sticking out on both sides inside the port that is blocking the cord.

Any ideas?

iPhone 8

Posted on May 5, 2020 1:04 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2020 3:08 PM

Yes, sounds like your connector is broken. Click on the Contact Support link at the top right of this screen to start the service process.

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Lightning port blocked by clip

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