What to do if the cord in the phone charger began to dangle

A problem that arises for everyone, and very often. Charging stops to charge your phone - you have to press down on the power cord or tilt it to get good contact. This says only one thing: it's time to change the cord. And it is not so difficult to do this - such cords are sold not only in specialized cell phone stores, but also in Fixprice and any consumer electronics store. It costs 100-150 rubles, and there seems to be no point in puzzling over a repair. But there are situations when repairs still have to be done. For example, you are far from such shops. Or the time is inopportune, and the phone really needs to be charged. In this case, the experience of the author of a YouTube channel will help you. F12nero.

Let's start simple: lugs

For a good charge, it is important that the position of the charging plug is level, without tilting or shifting.

What to do if the cord in the phone charger began to dangle
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If you see that the plug is tilted, it means that this is the reason for poor contact.

This is usually caused by using the smartphone while charging. If you play on the phone while it is connected to a power source, or talk, the plug is constantly moving, and this leads to damage.

Pressing ears are responsible for the correct fit of the plug - they are very tiny and located on one side
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Pressing ears are responsible for the correct fit of the plug - they are very tiny and located on one side

With prolonged use, the ears are strongly pressed in and no longer fulfill their task.

They can be returned to their place by pulling the ears out a little with a needle.PHOTO: YouTube.com
They can be returned to their place by pulling the ears out a little with a needle.

Usually, after that, the plug falls into place when charging, and the contact returns.

How to return a missing charging contact

If after repairing the lugs, the charge still does not appear, the problem is in the plug itself. The thin contacts inside it also deform with constant use and can be returned to their previous state.

To do this, you have to disassemble the plug itself. It is enclosed in soft plastic, which can be simply cut along the sides with a clerical knife.PHOTO: YouTube.com
To do this, you have to disassemble the plug itself. It is enclosed in soft plastic, which can be simply cut along the sides with a clerical knife.

When you remove the shell, inside you will find a plug enclosed in a metal strap.

This metal shell is held in place by several clips. They need to be carefully bent to remove the case and free up the contact area.PHOTO: YouTube.com
This metal shell is held in place by several clips. They need to be carefully bent to remove the case and free up the contact area.
These thin lines of contact are needed. If the plug has been used for a long time, the contact points are strongly depressed and no longer come into contact with the phone. They, like the ears, can be slightly bent with the needle up.PHOTO: YouTube.com
These thin lines of contact are needed. If the plug has been used for a long time, the contact points are strongly depressed and no longer come into contact with the phone. They, like the ears, can be slightly bent with the needle up.

Then the plug must be assembled, that is, return the metal shell to its place and bend the clamps.

Since the plastic part of the shell is cut, the plug should be wrapped with electrical tape.PHOTO: YouTube.com
Since the plastic part of the shell is cut, the plug should be wrapped with electrical tape.

After that, the charging cord should work and hold out at least until you find a replacement for it.

And here are some more practical tips for repairing charging - in this video:

Have you ever tried to fix the charging cord? Share your experience in the comments!

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