iPhone not charging? Here’s what you can do about it
Your iPhone isn’t charging? Is your iPhone no longer responding to plugging in the charging cable? Or only in a certain position? Very annoying. Often the problem of your iPhone not charging is easy to fix. In this blog, we will explore step by step what could be wrong when your iPhone is not charging. Here, we address the following points:
- Check the power supply
- Dust in charging port
- Use original charger
- Replacing broken battery
- iPhone charging port repair
iPhone not charging? Check the adapter, charging cable or power supply
It will happen to you. You think it’s because of your iPhone all along it’s a broken adapter or charging cable. Sometimes even a faulty outlet can be the reason your iPhone is not charging. To rule this out, it is best to use a different charging cable and adapter. That way you can rule out that this is the problem.
Pro tip: also always useful to check your outlet and make sure the socket switch is on.
iPhone no longer charges due to dust in charging port
You can try to remove dust from the connector yourself. Grab tweezers or another thin object and gently try to remove the fabric. Be careful when doing this because if you remove the fabric too harshly you may permanently damage the connector. If you don’t feel up to it, you can always stop by one of our stores. We always offer our customers the opportunity to do a Free MOT, where we completely clean the charging port, among other things. If you want more information about what dust can do to your iPhone, read the blog: what does dust do to my smartphone.
Original charger also affects
Everyone with an iPhone has had to deal with a broken charger. Often you will need to purchase a new cable during the life of your iPhone. Many people just don’t know that purchasing an incorrectly certified cable can affect the life of your iPhone device/battery. Therefore, it is important that you make the right choice in buying a new charger. Read our iPhone charger blog for more information.
Using an incorrectly certified cable can damage the Tristar (power management) chip in your iPhone. Because an improperly certified cable does not have a chip that works in conjunction with the power management chip. This can eventually result in charging problems, and in some cases, the iPhone can no longer charge at all.
iPhone not charging due to broken battery
In some cases, the battery is in such poor condition that you experience problems charging your iPhone. Each battery differs in lifespan. Recently you can check the state of your battery yourself, if you don’t know how to do this read this blog: Apple Battery Update. If the maximum capacity is below 80%, the battery may begin to show problems and it is time for a new battery. At ThePhoneLab, we typically recommend replacing your iPhone battery every 2 years if you want to be assured of the highest quality battery in your iPhone.
iPhone charging port repair
Is the problem still not fixed? Most likely, the charging port is damaged to such an extent and it is time for a connector repair. A broken connector can cause your iPhone to stop charging. Some cases involve a broken power management chip or a faulty battery. In these cases, it is important to go to a professional repair shop (for example, ThePhoneLab – check here for a branch near you). At ThePhoneLab, we do a diagnostic to find out why the charging port, power management chip or battery has stopped working. A diagnosis is always free of charge. After this you are not obliged to move on to repair, but of course you can! We can replace the charging port, power management chip or battery for you:
Want to know the cost of an iPhone charging port repair? Then check the table below and book an appointment right away:
