iPhone Won't Charge? Check These Things First
Most iPhones that stop charging have a blocked or worn charging port, a bad cable or adapter, or a tired battery. Here's how to tell which, and when the port itself needs replacing.
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What it usually means
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iPhone 17 Pro Max charging port replacement. Watch the full repair, step by step
If it needs a repair
Questions
Why does my iPhone charge wirelessly but not with a cable?
The battery and charging circuit are working, so the fault is almost always the charging port: packed lint, worn pins or corrosion. Cleaning fixes some; the rest need the port replaced.
Can I clean my iPhone's charging port myself?
Yes, carefully. Power the phone off and use a wooden toothpick or plastic pick. Avoid metal pins, blasts of compressed air and liquids. If the plug still feels loose afterwards, the port is worn.
My iPhone says liquid has been detected. What should I do?
Unplug it and let the port dry before charging again. If the warning keeps coming back once it's dry, there may be corrosion in the port, which is worth having checked before it spreads.
How much is a charging port repair?
It depends on the model. Pick your iPhone in the price box on this page for the exact figure; the diagnostic is free.
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- 1Tell us your model and the problem
- 2Ship it insured. We diagnose it within a day
- 3Approve the price. Fixed and back in 7–10 days