Best way to clean your charging port on your iPhone 13 Pro Max

What’s the recommended way of cleaning your charging port on a iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 10:04 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2023 12:26 AM


..Cpark199..

Here's one article that almost covers most things..


Important handling information for iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/guide/iphone/important-handling-information-iphbbe12ba1/ios


While this article suggests to avoid dirt, dust, liquids, & other

potential damages, it does not say how to clean charging port.

But does say how to dry the port if damp, and other details.


If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201569


How to clean an iPhone’s charging port without breaking it - tomsguide

https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-clean-iphone-charging-port


There's other fine articles, maybe even one by Apple Support

those do most directly cover cleaning; and some ASC helpful

replies suggest to use small tools. Such as tiny wood toothpick

~ and clean dry microfiber cloth; like camera optical lens cloths.


Apple Support - YouTube

<https://www.youtube.com/applesupport>


Reference those matching questions, among replies here:

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ftsa&q=how+to+clean+charging+port+iPhone+13+Pro+Max&ia=web


Cleaning your iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT207123


Some ideas cover other tools, such as using flashlight to look into

the port, to see what's really going on. Search includes many ideas.


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 3, 2023 12:26 AM in response to Cpark199


..Cpark199..

Here's one article that almost covers most things..


Important handling information for iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/guide/iphone/important-handling-information-iphbbe12ba1/ios


While this article suggests to avoid dirt, dust, liquids, & other

potential damages, it does not say how to clean charging port.

But does say how to dry the port if damp, and other details.


If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201569


How to clean an iPhone’s charging port without breaking it - tomsguide

https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-clean-iphone-charging-port


There's other fine articles, maybe even one by Apple Support

those do most directly cover cleaning; and some ASC helpful

replies suggest to use small tools. Such as tiny wood toothpick

~ and clean dry microfiber cloth; like camera optical lens cloths.


Apple Support - YouTube

<https://www.youtube.com/applesupport>


Reference those matching questions, among replies here:

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ftsa&q=how+to+clean+charging+port+iPhone+13+Pro+Max&ia=web


Cleaning your iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT207123


Some ideas cover other tools, such as using flashlight to look into

the port, to see what's really going on. Search includes many ideas.


Apr 3, 2023 12:46 AM in response to K Shaffer

PS:

Should your iPhone, etc require inspection &/or service:


Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


How to Clean Your iPhone's Charging Port in Six Easy Steps - generic info

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Your-Lightning-Port


"If you're experiencing intermittent issues while charging your iPhone or

iPad, your Lightning port could be clogged with dirt or dust. Luckily, you

can use common household items such as a toothpick, cotton swab, or

compressed air. This wikiHow will show you how to clean out and safely

remove dust, lint, and other particles from the charging port of your

iPad and iPhone 13, 12, or earlier using common household items."


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