iPhone charging port
Can I use my hair dryer to clean the charging port of my phone? There seems to be some debris collected around it and it’s not charging properly
I wouldn’t recommend using a hair dryer to clean out the charging port. This is because the hair dryer will introduce heat into the charging port and that is not a good combination.
You can try to dislodge any visible debris using a toothpick, but you must do so very carefully as the charging point is easily susceptible to damage. Some sites recommend wrapping a toothpick in cotton, but this can potentially add to the debris in the port, so we suggest sticking to the toothpick.
Very gently, insert the toothpick loosely and move it from side to side to see if it picks up any immediate debris. Don’t put pressure on it at this point. If you notice debris on the toothpick, wipe it off with a dry cloth or use a fresh toothpick to continue. Continue to try plugging in the phone between movements to see if you’ve fixed the problem.
Axel F.
