Easy Fix: iPhone and iPad Not charging loose Lightning Charging Connector Port

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NOTE: I found clear packing tape worked better than electrical tape because it is a little thinner. And the measurements of the tape do not need to be precise as long as it is not too wide to fit in the slot. Finally, after about six months the tape fell out. I only noticed because my iPad stopped charging again. I just popped in a new piece of tape and it's as good as new.
NOTE2: If a single layer of tape does not work, try adding a second layer. I had to to use two layers of packing tape on my iPad 2. Now it charges perfectly!
Does your charger cut in and out when you try to charge your iPhone or iPad? This video will show you how to fix it!
Are you having a problem charging your iPad or iPhone with the Lightning connector? The Lightning connector is the one used on newer iPhones starting with the iPhone 5 and fourth-generation iPads right up through the current models. Does the charging activity start and stop when you wiggle the wire indicating that the connection is a little loose? If so this video offers a free easy-to-do solution.
First, especially with iPhones that spend a lot of time in linty pockets or purses, make certain that there is no lint or dirt inside the little hole where you plug in the charging wire. Try blowing into the hole or very gently fishing around inside it with a toothpick or plastic twist-tie to remove any collected foreign matter. You can also inspect the hole with a flashlight and a strong pair of eyeglasses or a magnifying glass to see if it is clear of dirt or obstructions.
If this first step did not solve your problem - and it didn’t solve mine - here’s what to do next. We are going to make the connection a little tighter by inserting a small piece of tape into the Lightning charging female connector hole on your iPad or iPhone to make it just a little more snug. I used electrical tape but you can try another kind. Scotch tape or a thin clear package tape might work just as well.
Remove the case if you have one on your device. Cut a tiny rectangular piece of tape about half an inch or one and one quarter centimeters long and just under one quarter inch - about half a centimeter - wide. It needs to be narrow enough to slide into the charging slot without hitting the sides. With your device face down on the edge of a table with the charging port facing towards you place the tape sticky side down lengthwise into the hole about one quarter inch. Wrap the quarter inch of tape that remains outside the hole around curved edge of your device down towards the screen. Use either the Lightning connector or a small paper clip or something similar to press the tape down inside the hole so that it is sticking to the screen-side of the charging receptacle. Then gently insert the Lightning connector all the way in to make sure it fits snugly but not too snugly and also make sure that when you insert it the tape is not being pulled completely inside and bunching up.
My iPad now charges completely without cutting in and out every time. I hope this video solved your problem too! Note: if you click on an affiliate link I someimes earn a few cents. Thank you!

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[@mrturtle7461]

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[@therealfredlee]

Bro I've searched high and wide to get my shit to work and this is THE ONLY VIDEO on the internet that's helped me. This dude should have 156K likes for this

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[@stephthom2]

I just want to add that this worked for me! I have been bending my charge cord for months to get a good connection for my ipad to charge and I was about to pay to get it fixed until I finally found your video today. You are the best! Cheap packing tape is a lot less expensive than going to a repair place.

[@ichrismoku]

The greatest video I've ever watched. Two straight years of charging problems resolved with a piece electrical tape. Thank you

[@CarlPugh]

Thank you for such a nice compliment! Glad it worked for you. 🙂

[@ajisenramen888]

I am convinced that my iPad brought me here by itself. It was a cry for help. Thanks very much!

[@thechrixter6193]

Was about to give up on my phone, charging point was full of lint since it was in my pocket all the time. Did not know lint could get in until I saw your video and cleaned my charging point with a toothpick and it did the trick. Sir, you are an Angel. Thank you very much for your help.

[@DNAChallenge]

Had the same issue on our son's iPad air and my Iphone 6S Plus, was considering replacing the lightning port myself on the iPhone and having our son's done professionally as they are harder and the iPad connection was much more loose, 4 pieces of scotch tape later both charging up and no more loose connection! What a great time and money saving tip! Liked and Subscribed.

[@ShesWhiskeyinaTeacup]

Lifesaver of a tip- thank you so much for sharing! This is my second time watching this video to fix my phone. I used the electrical tape this time and it works even better. ❤️

[@kelvinhow1330]

I must say this guy is a legend! Used a clear tape and it didn’t work. I added two additional layers and finally it works! Thanks a lot Sir! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@tallageoutdoors3077]

Holy hell that last trick just bought me a week until I can go get it replaced thanks man

[@harikrishna-lt7mx]

What an awesome advice this was..Thank you so much, for a year I was having trouble with the charging...I could have never imagined that there would be so much dirt in the port that it would make a layer inside to make the charger loose...the toothpick advice worked like a charm..it feels like new now..Thanks man for this video.

[@MegaGinia]

Thank you sooooooo much for this! Every iPad I have ever had has eventually developed this issue, and my son has actually replaced the complete iPad for me more than once. I wish I had known about this years ago. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ✌️🍾

[@hindsight4146]

You are the first person to address a solution, other than cleaning the port! Yes, this worked, thanks

[@dimiii]

U just saved my whole phone with the tape thing honestly it was becoming a real problem. Every time the wire or phone was even touched it would go crazy with the charging because of the wiggling but the tape is working great 👍

[@decode1379]

Same.

[@society3184]

IT REALLY DID, THX!

[@petegregorio4323]

I couldn’t even breath within 3 feet of my iPhone 8 & Wire 😂..

[@richskinny668]

Thanks, Carl. I did not want to use tape to fix the problem, so I thoroughly cleaned the charging slot with a toothbrush. I put sanitizer on the toothbrush (because I knew it would evaporate fast, thus not causing water damage). I could see the gunk on the toothbrush and cleaned it off with toilet pape. Voila! No more charging problems. Hope this helps others.

[@yuliyalats400]

Thank you so much for showing this brilliant idea! I was not sure what to do as I didn't want to spend $90 to have the charger port replaced. Before this video I watched someone change the port themselves but with so much to take apart it seemed difficult and then I came across your video. I put electrical tape and bam my phone is charging perfectly thank you again!!!

[@Breakthebinarybby]

Thank you. It’s been a battle keeping my son’s iPad charged. This did the trick. You came in clutch!

[@Ilovegarfield20]

I know this was 2 years ago but..THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS HELPED ME MORE THAN I EXPECTED ❤️

[@xitsAndrew3388]

The fact that the tape thing worked is so sad, such an expensive device shouldn’t have such a problem

[@Asdas9511]

honestly my problem came from the charger itself degrading over time till it couldn't fit

[@xitsAndrew3388]

@@Asdas9511 mine can move so much. stupid

[@clairiwell7635]

Fr tho I should have keep my android

[@reiner5593]

Even cheap android Chargers work better then an expensive i phone one.

[@minny2374]

So true I’ve gone through 2 iPads already because of this problem

[@BringMeThatFlab]

So i messed up with the tape and it popped out, but when it came out, a big piece of lint came out the port and now it works fine. The biggest thing is to make sure the hole is clean

[@bzcj6l]

Great video! I was on the interwebs looking for instructions on how to replace the charging dock on my iPhone 7. It looked like a scary process and I've already replaced the battery on it, so I'm not a complete noob! But a toothpick and about 10 minutes of digging and now the phone charges just fine!. Thanks!!!!

[@SophieGabbyandLexyPCP]

Thank you so so so much I had school the next day and needed a charged iPad u saved my life!

[@ayotiM]

THANK YOU GOD BLESS YOU. Who else considered replacing the part yourself before seeing this video? GOD BLESS YOU

[@muneerhamedi1013]

ayotiM it still won’t work

[@ayotiM]

@@muneerhamedi1013 thats unfortunate. works fine for me

[@demonkillers5708]

@@muneerhamedi1013 if it still doesn’t work the pins in ur charging port are probably bent. U would need to take it to apple to fix that.

[@stormyweather2773]

THANK YOU !! My iPad has been driving me insane , even got new chargers 🙈then worked out it was the port didn’t want to risk taking things apart ...you deserve a medal ! 🙈😂💕

[@CowHugger]

Ey, thanks mate! I was worried i needed to replace my port, but i just took your tape trick and triple stacked up the tape. Everything works great!

[@jeremiaherez1382]

Thanks @Carl Pugh! The charging port on my iPhone 7 Plus had become loose to the point of the lightning cable falling out very easily when plugged into the port. This fix worked great. I didn’t have any clear packing tape available so I went with the electrical tape. Works very well. Thanks again.

[@bryonmusante1834]

This worked so well! Used a glasses lens cleaning alcohol wipe on the end of the paper clip to dissolve some of the funk that had built up. Now the charger sticks in the port like new!

[@neda2820]

Thank you so very much for this! I have an iPad that isn’t terribly old and lately it didn’t seem to be holding a charge, then figured it wasn’t charging, bought new cords, new cubes, tried cleaning port, rebooting, everything. I found your video and only info to do this tape fix. It took plugging a couple times but now it works every time. Thank you, thank you!

[@lincolntuckwell5993]

The tape fix actually works 😮 you my friend are a genius 👍🏼

[@rpiian]

Excited to try this, thanks for the tip! My 6s barely charges anymore without jiggling it around, and putting pressure on the cable in a particular position, the cable just falls out when upright. I even cleaned it and I’m using a legit apple lightning cable.

[@russellharper1836]

Thank you, works much better now. Such an easy fix to extend the life of an iPad, without bringing it to the $hop.

[@SpaceyBeing]

Thank you for this, the tape solution certainly helped on my iPad!

[@popefrancis1629]

This problem actually started on my iphone 6 after i tried cleaning with a toothpick..

[@pistolitas10k]

Clessed - just happened to me it’s so loose it gets annoying my phone be dying 24/7

[@thatsnotsayingmuch2830]

Omg same please tell me you know how to fix it?

[@pistolitas10k]

thatsnotsayingmuch I just had to buy a new phone cuz it was too much of a problem if u got the money buy a phone 💯🤙🏽

[@shairmanesoria3649]

Same I need help becoz I'm a broke kid

[@JesseDylanMusic]

@@shairmanesoria3649 I’m a broke 40yo and still need help.

[@notoscarwilde8859]

I’d tried every cleaning hack I could find and still my phone would only charge when the charger was at a certain angle. I was starting to think I’d need to pay for repairs or even a new phone when I found this video. A tiny strip of insulation tape later, my phone charges just like it did when it was new! You saved my ass here, dude - thank you!

[@Im_monkey530]

Speechless honestly this video is elite tier

[@wscottb1]

This just worked on my kids iPad, thanks 🙏 I bought a new lightning cable with no luck, about to give up and trade the iPad in but this trick works great 👍🏻

[@oddyl1988]

Toothpick didn’t work but the piece of tape....wow!!! That’s crazy such a simple fix and it actually worked. I was worried I’d have to pay hundreds for a new phone or repairs. I was so frustrated since I really need my phone at all times. Thank you!

[@ProDave91]

Amazing, worked perfectly on my iPhone 7 which used to need to charge at different angles and would only work with certain cables (official cables tried) thanks for this 👌🏾🤟🏽

[@raulcubitto]

I just fixed a 6S plus with this method, impressive, thanks!

[@alejandroolmoslira7657]

I couldn’t find what to do when there was no dirt on the port but the connection still was loose anywhere but here. It may not be as “permanent” as I would it to be, but it’s a big noticeable difference with no cost. Electric tape was a bit too thick, but the clear one worked wonders. Now I actually have to try a bit to unplug it rather than accidentally unplug it every minute. Big thank you.

[@fonduefulfatty9910]

This worked for me man. I can’t say how grateful I am. Thanks so much!

[@BenHill66797684]

Nailed it. This completely fixed my charging issues on my iPhone 8.

[@JoseJimenez-ow8lz]

Ben Hill would the charger be lose and would take off easily too?

[@BenHill66797684]

Jose Jimenez, that’s how it was for me. I used packing tape and that was all it needed; very small piece

[@JoseJimenez-ow8lz]

I got it, I appreciate it tho

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[@brittanyhowell4247]

This helped me so much! Thank you!

[@silencio926]

Thank you so much, fixed it in under a minute!

[@aciddlifee]

tape solved an issue i thought i would never fix!!!! thank you!!! took two pieces of clear packing tape but it worked!

[@viphonekings6136]

Great Video On iPhone Repair. It's nice to see a good POV to further my knowledge

[@deadaniya]

the tape method is really worked for me, im so happy tysm !

[@monicapugh6129]

Thank you so much! Perfect fix.

[@Mr.Wanted911]

You’re a KING thank you ! Guys the first trick works my iphone is perfectly charging now ❤️❤️❤️

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

Oh my God! We cleaned my son’s iPad port several times. Yes, wiggling the charging wire around did work for some time, but Presto, as I too thought the problem was exactly what you pointed out. By placing two pieces of thin tape into the port, the connection was reestablished, and is now charging. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@edwinsanchez4889]

Thanks. Worked for me. I used clear packing tape. Charging and data transfer all fine.

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[@spork4980]

Thanks man this is great this happens to my iPhone x recently but this helped with the up and down wiggle of my cable 10/10 recommend this method to anyone who has this problem

[@pixwater]

Just fixed both my iPads! Thanks! 😊

[@shawnkroll8556]

Lol. I was so skeptical this would work. My chargers port looks burnt inside. I used the tape, ipad screen lit up first try! 😳👏💯 Thanks for the idea!

[@jif8802]

Great tip!!! Thanks!!!

[@civilmack]

I thought I was a goner, then the iphone medic came along with a tiny piece of electrical tape and saved the day. You, Sir are a true American hero!

[@WindowWasherCalgary]

Thank you Carl. Your video was short & sweet, no BS, very helpful with great photos and nicely narrated. You sound like a real friendly, down-to-earth guy. -Lorne Holman in Calgary Canada 🇨🇦

[@harbstud4578]

Damnnn thank you so much I knew I already cleaned the inside. The tape work immediately on my iphone 6s This literally is life saving I dont know how will I survived this quarantine if it weren't for this video.

[@christiangreco2340]

Nah it’s not “literally “ life-saving. Your life wasn’t threatened. Learn what literally means. 🤡

[@JohnTheHarrison]

Carl, you are a legend! I was worrying about my phone doing intermittent charging to completely stopping and found this. I actually used the strip of a sticky label and folded it over and luckily my phone case holds the paper in place so no chance of losing the new perfect fit. First ever comment I think, but I had to thank you. Lockdown is a tough time to find anyone to fix your phone but its sorted thanks to you! Again, a massive thanks to you mate! 👍

[@m00semanus]

Thanks Carl. Really appreciate the useful how to.

[@nathanouellette1486]

Simple yet effective. I also had a pop tart in mine.

[@NyteMunkey]

Thanks! I am fixing an iPad with this issue and I think it is an Apple refurbished model. It seems Apple may use your same technique. At first I was using some tools to remove the debris in the port. Then a black plastic looking piece started to come out. it was pretty big but seemed to disintegrate when i pulled on it. So i removed it. Now I am thinking that is what they used to try to make it more snug! The side clips now work to "snap" it in, but there is still a lot of play up and down. The tape should solve that.

[@belugaduo6678]

Thank you so much! This happened for a year 😂

[@johnwu8140]

Thank you. Charging fix worked great.

[@iMatchEnergyLikeABoss]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@rixturaxathestxygazlephist9373]

Tape works perfectly!! 100% real person saying this! Now please teach us how to fix the speakers when listening to a video on KZbin or music because it sounds very low for me than other iPhones. And also how to fix the microphone (the one included in every iPhone not the ones with the headphones or Earpods)

[@melissabreedlove8211]

My iPhone was the same u need to clean out the speakers.. look at the bottom of ur phone there is lists of little holes.. they are probably filled with dirt & lint.. mine was after I had it cleaned professionally (because I was scared I wld tear it up it only cost $20) it was like brand new!

[@eddiehopper2444]

only a robot would call itself a real person

[@rene_outlier9429]

Bruh I was just about to take my phone into a repair shop or something but then I saw this video I was like theres no way some lint got into there. Two seconds later and here I am to testify I took out a good sized piece of lint and my phone is charging perfectly fine again. Thank you so much lol

[@fmoses23]

Thank you Carl. This video helped me out. Had charging issues for almost two years. 😭

[@Prestige2Worldwide2]

Packing tape fixed my iPhone 6! Thank you for a quick simple video 👍

[@uchuuhime]

Bless you for this! No longer will my family be driven mad by the unending bloops of my iPhone charger disconnecting and reconnecting.😭 ❤️ TIP! Depending on the brand you might want to steer away from electrical tape. I first used Scotch Super 33+ but it left a lot of adhesive gunk behind and pulled out as soon as I put the case back on. 😓 Regular clear tape worked fine, ironically.

[@rrider993]

Scotch Super33 is extra stretchy and sticky rubber resin -PVC tape....excellent for high voltage electrical work, and self-sealing connections, but cheap “vinyl” electrical is “stiffer” and usually less sticky.

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[@roadkillraker]

Huge improvement for my mini2 charging problem. Not 💯% fixed but definitely an improvement! Thanks a million.

[@kosmicra2188]

Legend with the tape trick! Thought i was gonna have to buy a new charge port or a new phone all together! Thanks a bunch!

[@caradarling]

This worked, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@acci3853]

Oh my gosh thankyou you're a life saver the tape trick worked!

[@angtidk]

OMG TYSM IT WORKED YOUR THE BEST

[@MrBarrytommy]

Both mobile and ipad are a little on off at the connection, so good to know this works cheers

[@Chermainekang]

Wow! The tape hack works wonderfully! Thank you so much!

[@baseera8316]

Thanks I just needed to clean da dirt put of it and it was fixed and we could not affords to fix it again THANKS THANKS A MILLION TIMES

[@dycedargselderbrother5353]

After 35 years we're back to blowing into the 21st century version of the Nintendo Entertainment System.

[@kellyshaw9410]

😝😂🤣

[@DanielGonzalez-xg4wy]

Good looking out Carl!

[@Helenthecat]

Great workaround, thanks!

[@rishabmayur853]

You are really a great man to upload this video and help others to fix the phones by themselves instead of paying huge money outside and regretting ! Thanks for this upload mate ! ❤️

[@ShesWhiskeyinaTeacup]

Thank you! I cut and used a rectangle of bandaid adhesive and my phone is charging much better. You are a prince amongst men!😊

[@CarlPugh]

Band aid! that's a great idea Beth!

[@jth890]

Thank you so much it Worked Perfectly!

[@davidwolfe8116]

Thanks for this tip, I'll give it a try.

[@urboiryley1131]

My lightning port was becoming really lose and become a pretty bog problem, the tape definitely fixed it for now, i would have never thought of that, thank you 💯 😂

[@ranazohaib9761]

Sir i push changer pin in the hole. Tape is going the hole

[@psycho8285]

ur a lifesaver i love uuuuuu!!! i literally love u with all my heart, and my body, and my soul, and my heart.

[@onthemoney7237]

Worked perfectly thank you so much

[@Gingertaz]

didnt expect this to work tbh, amazing

[@rainingly]

The fact that you're the only source on the internet with this trick. Not on Reddit or anywhere on KZbin. It's sad that this is not more known.

[@kellyh1360]

Thank you sooo much, my daughter was taping the connector to the front of her phone every morning before school, it was a pain in the you know what..and I didn’t want to use the glue version to thicken it..this was perfect!

[@florencia1571]

Thank you so so much! My phone wouldn’t charge and I called Apple and they said I had a loose charging port but didn’t know how to fix it without using money! I had to fold my charger and all just to charge my phone! After I used this method I was so happy thank you!!

[@taco9767]

Bro u deserve an award thank you soooooo much

[@blhix2146]

Yo this 100% works man just saved me

[@wewanttacos8888]

bruh, I just dug out enough lint to start a campfire. thank you 🙏🏼 btw i used a paper clip and didn’t really need to be that careful while digging it out, didn’t need to use the tape either!

[@NarendraKumar-eq9wr]

Superb.. it’s worked to me.. thank you

[@jessicaperry2192]

Thank you so much for this! These are the only instructions I have found that actually got my charging port to work again. Everything else either said to clean the port or reset the phone, which were not fixing the problem. Now I can listen to my metal music again! :)

[@MpMxR13]

Bro you are a life saver! I had SO MUCH lint in my phone port, and i told my parents that i needed a new phone soon! Guess not! Thank you so much

[@Karcha_In_SD]

I don't know why I didn't know about the tape thing. Thanks!

[@Jaybirdie_]

Didn't think this would work but it did! wow thanks.

[@leandrodacosta1336]

The second part worked 🙌🏾thank u so much❤️💯