If your smartphone is not charged properly, the charging cable may come loose again and again. Do not panic. This can not be caused by a hardware malfunction, but by dust, mud, or mud fibres deposited in the charging port. This problem is very common, and most users ignore it. The good thing is that it can be cured with some easy steps at home. Know how…

Essential items for cleaning the charging port

• Wooden toothpick: Only use a wooden toothpick, do not use any metal item like ke pin, needle or paper clip.
• Torch: To see the dirt accumulated inside the port.
• Compressed Air (if available): To blow the air under mild pressure.

Step-by-step process

1. Switch off the phone

Turn off the phone before starting the cleaning process so that there is no electronic damage.

2. Watch the inside position of the flashlight

Watch the charging port carefully with a flashlight. If you see dust, cotton or dirt inside, then this is the root of the trouble.

3. Clean slowly with a toothpick

Put the toothpick gently inside the port and try to take out the dirt deposited inside without putting more pressure.

4. Use compressed air

If you have compressed air, spray at the port under mild pressure. Avoid blowing from the mouth as it can dry out the skin.

5. Check charging

After cleaning the charging cable, try it. If charging starts correctly, your problem is solved.

What not to do

• Do not use an item, as an item can cause damage to the port.
• Do not use water or liquid cleaners, as this can cause a phone short circuit.
• Do not clean it with too much emphasis or sh;ck, this can spoil the port completely.

Regularly cleaning the charging port will not only make your phone better charged, but its life will also be longer. Keep in mind, a little caution can remove your big trouble.