[ROCKETMAN]

Noticed phone not charging so took it to my provider t mobile. Said port was damaged or dirty so told me to take it to Jacob’s computers on Main Street in wildwood . Said it was very dirty and worked about 10 minutes to clean it out. He made sure it was charging before I left and charged 10 bucks which I was happy to pay. It is located right off 466a, hang a left two blocks down on left. Address 106 main st. He said port gets dirty from those like me who keep their phones in your pants pocket and then jam charger into port.

[retiredguy123]

Another option is to buy a wireless charger. They are less than 10 dollars on Amazon.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN

Noticed phone not charging so took it to my provider t mobile. Said port was damaged or dirty so told me to take it to Jacob’s computers on Main Street in wildwood . ...

Thank you for the info. Haven't had the problem but good to know where to take it if I do.

[ROCKETMAN]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Another option is to buy a wireless charger. They are less than 10 dollars on Amazon.

Will do that

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Another option is to buy a wireless charger. They are less than 10 dollars on Amazon.

Had the same problem due to dirt getting inside phone. 13 year old grandson immediately diagnosed problem and told me to buy wireless magnetic charger.

Works like a charm

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN

Noticed phone not charging so took it to my provider t mobile. Said port was damaged or dirty so told me to take it to Jacob’s computers on Main Street in wildwood . Said it was very dirty and worked about 10 minutes to clean it out. He made sure it was charging before I left and charged 10 bucks which I was happy to pay. It is located right off 466a, hang a left two blocks down on left. Address 106 main st. He said port gets dirty from those like me who keep their phones in your pants pocket and then jam charger into port.

Ten bucks is a bargain. That being said, isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip probably would have done the job.

[Bassdeer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Another option is to buy a wireless charger. They are less than 10 dollars on Amazon.

This is what I did, just lay it on top.

[CarlR33]

I take mine out of the case on occasion clean it and blow out the ports and speaker with a can of compressed air for keyboards and such. BTW, great idea for wireless charger provided you take it with you when you travel and don’t need the corded port.

[HIgolfers]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

Ten bucks is a bargain. That being said, isopropyl alcohol on a q-tip probably would have done the job.

That’s what we do. Although sometimes it’s gotten too wet inside and phone had to sit a while to dry out before it could be charged.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I wouldn't wipe rubbing alcohol from a q-tip into a charge port. Alcohol is corrosive and could destroy the connections. I'd recommend a couple of things.

1. Wash your pants more often.
2. Stop putting schmutz into your pockets.
3. Use compressed air to blow lint out of the port.
4. Don't use a q-tip and alcohol. Instead, get a makeup applicator. They look like q-tips but the cotton is compressed and firm, and points at the end. Dip it in a SMUDGE of water. That'd be a drop of water, that you've dragged onto a clean surface, and dip the end of the applicator into a part of that smudge, just to barely moisten the cotton. Insert the tip of the applicator into the center of the port, apply a tiny bit of pressure, and then quickly snap it back out again. Wait a few minutes for that to dry, and then use compressed air. The point is to loosen the dirt with the applicator, so that the compressed air can blow it out.

[fdpaq0580]

Like schmutz in my pockets. It makes the pickpockets angry. 😁🙃🫠

[tjlee500]

Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN

Noticed phone not charging so took it to my provider t mobile. Said port was damaged or dirty so told me to take it to Jacob’s computers on Main Street in wildwood . Said it was very dirty and worked about 10 minutes to clean it out. He made sure it was charging before I left and charged 10 bucks which I was happy to pay. It is located right off 466a, hang a left two blocks down on left. Address 106 main st. He said port gets dirty from those like me who keep their phones in your pants pocket and then jam charger into port.

Have used Jacobs many times for Laptops. He is Friendly, very competent, Honest and offers great value.

[bowlingal]

Jacob's is the best!

[ohio tim]

I agree, honest and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

[vintageogauge]

On several occasions that happened to me and I watched a video showing a little ball of lint being removed with a soft wood toothpick. I tried it very carefully and out came a little ball of lint. I have done this 3 times now and so far so good. I carry my phone in my pocket all day every day and that is how it picks up the lint.