Repairing A Loose Phone Charger Cable USB-C

[@hectorheath9742]

Everybody talks about lint in the socket but my usb-c is clean and the connection is still hit and miss. I've come to the conclusion that a usb-c connector is just very poorly designed.

[@Star_edit.007]

Same❤

[@Guhaa11]

Same

[@jeremycastleberry]

yes. all the videos are about cleaning - it's not the problem.

[@LetThereBeYouTube]

Yeah I tried a different cable and it helped. My conclusion from it was that sometimes cleaning the port is not the answer rather it is time for a new cable.

[@ontheothersideoftheroad]

This is the majority of video on KZbin dirt in the female end of the device but what happens when you clean it out and it still doesn't work then it would be the cable itself right? and no one has a vid for that. cleaned it thoroughly and still have the same problem but when I get a new cable it clicks in well.

[@ahmdmnsor]

me too

[@Karmy.]

Yeah it seems like it's always the cable that's dead

[@alewine5]

I am in this same boat.

[@kyssully]

nooo i already ruined my fast charger

[@YyWKlooYael]

Same

[@GmoneyGcode]

I want to tighten my charging port not dirt

[@ivoreesoul]

its dirt that is making it loose

[@ivoreesoul]

@F. Tonkonst yes, it really is

[@fieryneil7750]

@@ivoreesoul no

[@ivoreesoul]

@@fieryneil7750 it is

[@bananafruit8004]

@@ivoreesoul it isn't ur pins on it might be down

[@MyVidz_TV]

This did not work for me but heres what I did to fix my loose type C android charger cord ...I took the end that connects to the android phone charging port and placed the (silver part only) on the edge of my wood shelf ( a flat 90° edge) and gently tapped on it with a metal padlock ...turning the cord over and tapping on this side also. The cord will fit snug into the charger port. At first it will feel like it wont fit but be patient while connecting it..it will work. When I did this...I heard it click into place. I was able to hold the cord with my phone connected and like MAGIC it did not become disconnected. I hope this helps

[@memoryrinehart]

I dont understand

[@MaximumEfficiency]

@@memoryrinehart me neither

[@SVSunnyJim]

The poster states that placing the usb port flat on a hard surface and using a corner of something metal and heavy tap on the face of one side in order to create a divot or dent. This in turn squeezes the receiving side closer together so that they grip the female connector. Instead of using a padlock, I used a tiny hammer.

[@Brightcoincollective]

Every video mentions dust/dirt in the port. I cleaned it out and there was a little but did not make any difference . My charger just falls out easily and I cant find any other advice other than cleaning it. Am I just screwed ?

[@perspectivesdiversifiedfie6949]

I have the same issue. Like the charger isn't big enough for the port, and it quite literally falls out unless I mess with and prop it. I think they get worn down faster, and the inner port shrinks from usage, and I think the charger expands from colliding

[@sparkuri]

@@perspectivesdiversifiedfie6949 I'm gonna try squeezing the end of the cable, c side, lightly with paper-wrapped pliers. Maybe the pins just need a little help. This video is for someone...more challenged.

[@mateen444]

I have had this problem for a long time. Thanks for your video. Finally, my phone is fixed .

[@theunbanned4553]

For people who want to fix the normal usb end (opposite end): bend the middle of the usb a bit by pushing it between your fingers. Now it sits stiffer inside the charging adapter.

[@torifoote8647]

My port is clean and works with a new charging cord. Can I do anything to make the cord itself work again or are they just throw away items?

[@rawcamino7227]

Find out an answer?

[@ftlbear]

I cannot find where I found this online, but it worked! My port is clean as well on my laptop. Very carefully squeeze the rounded ends of the male end of the charger usb plug (just a tiny bit, and it will be tight again! Good luck!

[@AlexanderKachowski]

Thank you for your great demonstration. IU cleaned the port but it didn't help much. It's looking like bad oxidized contacts in the phone side connector.

[@tomh6667]

Over six minutes to say, "Clean the port."

[@armchairtraveller]

OMG-just ordered new lead, was gonna get a new phone, then read this an an you saved my life-how much do we depend on these phones! -HUGE THANKS

[@beachscriber]

Mine's clean but still loose. Dealing with dirt is the obvious part. What makes it loose even when it's clean?

[@danielul05]

too much intercourse

[@JVJF7]

I have the same problem

[@lunarmagiclegend]

The tiny metal clips inside the phone port are worn. It happens over time. Annoying i know

[@Chuncy566]

They are junk when they are brand new, very poor design

[@elscarface1]

Guys, if you tried this and still not charging because you wiggle the cable. You'll need to lower the 2 prongs inside the usb c slot (top or bottom). Over time, the prongs dont apply pressure to the port. So just push them down with a toothpick or something. (Non metal)

[@marylouspragg875]

Thanks!

[@g.martin6466]

can canned air be used to clean out the port

[@TrentPierceProjects]

You could certainly try. I don't think it would hurt anything. Just make sure to hold it a few inches away to keep it from freezing anything in there.

[@frasej]

@@TrentPierceProjects Make sure your canned air isn't flammable. Some products use butane as the propellant. You don't want to spray butane into your phone as it could find a live wire and cause a fire.

[@TrentPierceProjects]

Great advice James. This should certainly be considered if you are using canned air.

[@link6397]

A live wire... In Cellphone? Uhh no..

[@snowbankjumper2013]

Cleaning the ports is a must for any device but what I've done to get a better connection is to take a very thin strip of tape of almost any kind and wrap it around the base of the tip that goes into the device. Some trial and error may happen to find the right fit. You may have to discard the tape and cut a different sized piece a couple of times but I've found it to work every time I've attempted once I get the right size piece of tape and everything fits snug

[@tamalataylor1150]

Thank you this worked great

[@Brightcoincollective]

I needed this info so badly ! thank you

[@rtdreep]

Perfect solution. Lint has never been the problem in my case. . .it's always been the male connector losing the ability to remain tight over time.

[@pterafirma]

Heheh... "you can put it in both ways"

[@TrentPierceProjects]

Been waiting for someone to catch that 🤣 thanks for watching!

[@chillerclan4580]

Can you not do that

[@pterafirma]

@@chillerclan4580 - I can do whatever the fuck I want.

[@squinjt]

@@pterafirma fuck you nigga

[@Revolz-nz2yo]

@@squinjt no , fuck YOU nigga

[@mgomez5606]

I bought some covers on amazon. I used a plastic toothpick with alcohol. Blew it out with a can compressed air cleaner for keyboards. Now it connects good and does not fall out.

[@dyviaanup]

idk if you will see this but the tip/gray part of my charger literally cut loose like it broke out if you understand what I mean, is there any way I can fix that?😅

[@godpleasekillmenow1221]

No and if you tried you would only damage your phone

[@lostpuppy8847]

It's not a connection issue, not dirty, the metal C bit is a little bit loose but last night my charger when was plugged in started freaking out saying its charging not charging, now it doesn't work at all, do I need to buy a new cable?

[@ravenraynesnest]

So I have done this and nothing came out. There is no dirt or dust and it is still loose.

[@moblackmoney3424]

*I used one of those flat toothpick flossers from the dollar store.. they come like 50-100 in a pack.. worked great for me!!*

[@asksimon9813]

What about if the cable's USB C masculine part is loose?

[@JVJF7]

Buy a new cable

[@jitihunt21]

So for the male plug on the cellphone, is it strong and won't come loose?

[@metalvapes4660]

I did this and thought it was clean, so tried sticking the cable in there. But it still wouldn't go in all the way and it still didn't keep connection if I wiggled the chord from side to side. I then tried some more with the toothpick and was able to remove 2 teenie weenie chunks of lint and that did it. So apparently it takes veeeery small amounts of lint for it to cause this issue. Now it plugs all the way in and doesn't lose connection. :) I used a "Plackers" toothpick. The plastic one that has a little string of dental floss on the other end (shaped almost like a y). The pointy end of this type of toothpick was already thin enough for me to be able to get all the way in there without having to carve on it with a knife.

[@lucille284]

I have a brand new Samsung 1 week old. The connector is awful and it's clean. Re: the video: how about vacuuming it out?

[@FarmerArma]

Dude this 100% helped me I was 1 more dead phone in the morning away from throwing the phone at a wall

[@TrentPierceProjects]

Lol, we've all been there. Glad it helped

[@isaacramey474]

Right now I've got the same issue domt worry😂 I'm trying to fix mine rn

[@Aigentcy]

I threw my phone at a wall. It broke

[@thouxanbandzulu9936]

Hey man, i have the Nokia 7 Plus and i am racing an issue where when i put in my charger, and it moves slightly, it stops charging. My charger is good, but i think the charging port is loose. I tried the tips from this video but it did not help me, do you have any tips for me, because im desperate🥺

[@keqkeiji]

Ur literally god how could you not know

[@Jimalcoatl]

Great tip. Whay I used to clean mine was a toothpick that I whittled down to a thin, wide end with a bix cutter. It let me get the perfect size tool very easily.

[@alanrmurphy]

Talks for ages then says "I'm not gonna drag this out" at 1.40 🤣🤣

[@Alan_311]

What if the phone and charger are clean and lint free? I have accidentally dropped my phone while charging and then the charger has not stayed in properly since then? I have tried other chargers and they won't even work. Its and crappy phone just need it to work for a little while longer any ideas?

[@bhanurana8934]

Thanks a lot brother. 🤟 its working 100%. i was thinking about to change my charging jack. thanks for saving my money. love from india

[@MobileDecay]

No lint. Just a crappy connector. 🙄

[@dtna]

I have a brand new Android that I purchased last month and am using (2) ANKER cables. I tried to blow the cables out with a can of compressed air. Still having my phone connection working intermittently. Any other suggestions?

[@brandonw2471]

I can't believe it was this simple all along. This worked.

[@perspectivesdiversifiedfie6949]

Can we get a video for fixing ports that children seem to "blow out" from shoving the chargers in and yanking out. I've bought my 5 year old four tablets in less than a year, all because the ports are no longer able to hold the charger, no lint or dirt. They will take a charge, but even with a brand new charging cord, I still have to "McGuyver" the port and charger to keep a connection. I am currently using a Gatorade lid to charge my son's less than month old Kindle. I home school, and tablets are used daily for schooling.

[@TrentPierceProjects]

Which tablets do you use? It depends on the type of port but I’ll be glad to look into it.

[@perspectivesdiversifiedfie6949]

@TrentPierceProjects A couple of them were the Onn brand at Walmart and two are from Amazon, Kindle.

[@rcc1911]

Love the new branding! Can a loose cable be repaired? As in, an old doesn't stay connected but a new cable will. Thanks for the vids!

[@TrentPierceProjects]

That's a good question. I've explored that idea, and I need to do a little testing. Not sure if the male part of the cable is repairable, but if it is ill definitely add a video for it.

[@Karmy.]

This

[@zerakren]

Tried this and got some dirt out but then my phone wouldn't charge at all. Went back at it and pulled a pea sized dirt ball out of my C port. Works like a charm now. Thank you.

[@MrDJdeMarko]

Just that simple way and it works great! I´m wondering why I didn´t found it by myself. So its a tiny little shame on me ;-) . Thanks man! Greetz from Germany

[@techguide57]

How to clean on the cable port?

[@brirocks]

I use a cotton swab cut in half and use the plastic part. I cut it at an angle so it has a pointed end. Also, the swab is hollow which traps some of the debris.

[@Trys0]

See my problem isn't really the phone, because I get a new cord, it's not loose and it goes in firm (lol) it's frustrating because I am going through so many cords.

[@mitsuoo1012]

Didnt help. Why does C cables start charging slower with time? Normal 2 hous from 0% then 4 hours, then 8 hours, then 20 hours!!!! To fix this i buy a new C cord then happens all over again till i buy another C cord.

[@rodolfosanchez1903]

The problem is the battery just changing a new battery.

[@jonhcontreras]

i like your southern "Gone With the Wind" accent.. notch it up with a wider smile.. keep positive, you have great potential.. best wishes :-)

[@TrentPierceProjects]

Wow, that's probably the nicest comment I've ever read. Thank you for that. I genuinely really appreciate it.

[@CarlosRamos-cn3nq]

Tank you for helping me clean my phone charge area now when it’s the video about fixing the cable coming up?

[@jamesrogers5202]

Now how do you fix it if it's not the port it's the cord just buy a new cord there's no way to fix it? I have a cord for my house and record for my car my car works just fine but the one in the house does not and I can't keep taking them back out before cuz I need the one in my car but I need the one in my house

[@SonarTheBat]

I don't think it's lint in the port. All I found was a tiny bit of dust and replacement cables work better than old ones.

[@DaisythedragonpuppeteerOSC]

Um my charger is still flying out

[@meachmeacherson2406]

had to comment cause this helped me so much thank you I was getting so aggravated with my charger falling out with the slightest movement there was pocket gunk not lint you sir are an Internet wizard much appreciated

[@sirfrankmacias4373]

Bro i cleaned out the port and it still isnt charging but will when I bend the charger back really hard and start warapping the cord around the phone.like its loose butvi took the phonw apart and made sure it wasnt loose so im just gonna replace the port as it was only $9 on Amazon. This is on a lg stylo 5(I know a POS,lol.)

[@shaunag4869]

Omg!! I know it's 2yrs now, but thank you so much. Ur video as help me Thanks again😊

[@TrentPierceProjects]

I'm glad it still helps people

[@shaunag4869]

@@TrentPierceProjects Yeah!! it does. that's how it goes when you put out good content years after years it still helps. Huge thanks again

[@jessicabrown7274]

Excellent video and your accent made me homesick for SC, TY.

[@ivoreesoul]

oh, a tutorial that works. thank you tech man 😊

[@floracarpenter9631]

This was very helpful, but the actual usb-c cable that came with my Samsung Galaxy S10+ just SIX WEEKS AGO, stopped working, (!!!😬☠️😶🧐😤😐💀👎🥀👈💀😶🚮🧐🌒🌑😳🥀😬😤) so I had to purchase another one. Luckily the one at Walmart for $5.88 was certified hi-speed and I am VERY HAPPY with it! But I was just curious if there was any way to fix the old one as I used fix my old USB cords for fun. Thanks for a great video!

[@fcbdm6815]

Amogos

[@lancesudberry209]

BUTTTT,from me missing and fighting. And sang dangling it over a year's time it appears that male part has scraped the shiny plastic off round the female,and looks to me melted across her prongs and the female wiggles up and down used to charge at angle now nothing,as for no dirt and Lint it's always had a good case with rubber gaskets on the holes and as habit I always shut then

[@memoryrinehart]

My cord clicks in but wiggles and tnerefore no secure connection to charge. Phone batt is drained even when plugged in to be charged...

[@elscarface1]

Its probably the top/bottom prongs and dont apply pressure.

[@genericrobin6597]

I wished this helped. Have any other recommendations?

[@mymenare]

just pulled out a bunch of pocket lint......works great THANKS

[@lord_raptorade4853]

Does this apply to tablets

[@JMcAfreak]

This worked way better than I thought it would. I'm normally pretty careful about my charging port, and I've tried cleaning it out in the past. Evidently I didn't try hard enough, because I got a lot of gunk out this time. It was pretty packed in (probably from months of being packed in by the charger). I had to really scrape at it (I used a small piece of an old gift card), but it got out and works just like new. Thanks, man!

[@joashkaliyan7692]

That was really helpful, thanks 👌

[@mtgmtg3090]

Thanks. An old credit card sounds alot better than a toothpick.

[@SimulatedGoat]

Another thing that might help is applying Isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide with cotton swabs on the pins in the connector. Since sometimes the pins get covered in gunk and can't make a good connection

[@leneikahwallen4944]

uhm what if the charger whole is broken? what to do

[@CJColvin]

Very helpful information.

[@ZackCamacho2]

I have tried this and it didn't work are there any other reasons why it won't work

[@Sangeychhonjin]

This is not the type of problem I have. Please help me out 😔

[@jasonenriquez4473]

Me too. It looses because I'm playing games while charging. It's not the dust

[@Sangeychhonjin]

@@jasonenriquez4473 exactly 😂😂😂

[@lindabradford9591]

Press the longer sides very gently together with pliers. Mine works now. It gets loose from plugging in and out

[@Sangeychhonjin]

@@lindabradford9591 thank you

[@oguguaobinna3972]

@@lindabradford9591 what longer sides are yoi talking about?

[@lars3601]

Wouldn't it be possible to blow a couple of puffs of canned air?

[@johnchappell7137]

This video says "Repairing a loose charger cable". Now that I've swept out the phones charger port, when might we learn how to fix the 12 feet of charging cable (complete with silicone, Glow in the dark insulation) that is now a bona fide clothes line now?? With approximately 11 feet and 11 inches to spare, I'm quite interested in making a better connection to my phone's charger port. Thank you for all your tips btw, and please don't take my frustration personally, I just hate user-UNfriendly tech fixes. TIA! 👍😉😁

[@maverted7283]

Never have I felt more dumb for not thinking of doing this. Especially with how well it worked

[@colonelradec5956]

thing is i got a slow charger not loose. it fits snug. always an issue with charge time. and i know the easy fix is buy a new one but thats becomming a monthly thing. i bet i spend a few hundred a year on chargers.

[@carterbroadway39]

How many minutes do i have to watch before you start?😊

[@wjohndavidson]

great tip to use a bit of old credit card.. it did the trick perfectly.

[@g8judield.espeloa227]

Uuh my type C charger is loose ans it can bend but it dont charge so how could i fix it

[@lindabradford9591]

I took pliers and gently pressed the longer sides together and its charging now. But don't press hard at all

[@astonaberg9661]

Thank you this helped me a lot, now it really clicks in!👍

[@melodeelucido1446]

Great video!! Thank you. New sub :-D

[@tedv82]

Good: you recommend using a non-metallic object, where others suggest using a needle. Bad: video is way too long, others are typically 2 mins or less.

[@hamzaafzal2742]

Really helpfull thanks for this man

[@devilishedghost5066]

My phone charges for other chargers but not mine, I'm not sure why

[@amethystroan9624]

Clean the cable

[@tanchou5209]

but why did it work on the other charger? but my own Don't

[@mandihman8271]

Thank you so much bro you've save my life 😢😢😂

[@Void0614]

If i shake my phone it falls out and it charges slowly

[@jravell]

Why don't more videos like this simply suggest compressed air?

[@penguinbadgerturkeybear4343]

Worked straight away! Thank you 😊 Gave you a sub too!

[@geezitscold]

Good video...a bit too much non important verbiage in beginning

[@conkn-6237]

100% Worked thank you 🙏

[@TheObsidianForger]

@2:00, that's the male port... Also, very informative. Ty.

[@SonarTheBat]

I could go out and buy a new cable by the time the intro ends.

[@bobbyjones-uv5cn]

1:43 he finally gets to the point

[@TrentPierceProjects]

Cool thanks

[@Jam-h1p]

Thank you for that video I didn't know that

[@coolvictorian8156]

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[@johnnykurplutzo6789]

Hate phones w/ plug on bottom. Old LG had grommet connected to side port 👍. I need to replace charging port.

[@lancesudberry209]

I have zero patience especially for cheap junky landfill crap from across seas.i just like to know if I rebought Moto g7 and put my sim in it will it activate and all its purpose will be to hold on till one plus 8 pro restocks I plan on investing in a magnetic USB I think it'll do the trick know what I mean Vern?

[@theesygn4255]

1:40 video start from here

[@tracyjohnson8057]

Not my issue. My grandsons tablet wont charge, he pushed the charger in too far and now it wont connect.

[@coolvictorian8156]

THANKS REALLY A MILLION TIMES BRO. INDEED BRILLIANT IDEA👌👌👌👌👌👌👌✌✌👍👍👍👍

[@hissoka]

great video! thank you

[@STONEDCOLD]

Video starts at 2:00

[@greenshiestymaskgamer]

thx tech man

[@Chino-Kafu]

Mine doesnt have dirt and just falls out

[@elscarface1]

Maybe its the top/bottom prongs from the charger that arent applying force

[@Chino-Kafu]

@@elscarface1 no idea it happens to every phone I have. I hate charging ports