How to clean the charging port

[toy4rick]

Hey all,

My P2 is not making a good connection any longer and at times in the morning, it isn't charged. If I push the charger in pretty firmly, it starts charging. I suspect it to be dirty

I have tried different chargers all with the same result. My wife has a P2 XL and she is not having any issues. Also tried a gentle blast of air with no luck.

What is the best way to go about cleaning the port so the charger will make a good connection, OR what do you all suggest?

Rick

 

[Hairy Brain]

Howdy,
A wee spray from a can of compressed air will clean out any debris of that's the issue. Get it DIY shop or office and stationary shops.

Ross

 

[GSDer]

What is the best way to go about cleaning the port so the charger will make a good connection, OR what do you all suggest?

I'd suggest using a wooden toothpick to prod around in the port to dislodge any gunk that may have been compacted. Additionally, a clean/dry toothbrush may help to swipe out any residue.
Obviously you'd want the phone turned completely off anytime you fiddle with the charging port.

 

[Mike Dee]

Hey all,

My P2 is not making a good connection any longer and at times in the morning, it isn't charged. If I push the charger in pretty firmly, it starts charging. I suspect it to be dirty

I have tried different charges all with the same result. My wife has a P2 XL and she is not having any issues. Also tried a gentle blast of air with no luck.

What is the best way to go about cleaning the port so the charger will make a good connection, OR what do you all suggest?

Rick

You may have some lint. As previously suggested try a wooden toothpick. I prefer a plastic one but not everyone has them. I assume you have tried different charging cables.

 

[joe01880]

Is it the stock charger that came with the phone? If yes try reversing the usb-c connector. Exchange the end in the charger for the end that goes in the phone, see if that helps....
You can also try replacing the usb-c cable altogether..
Good luck!

 

[Morty2264]

Looks like you've gotten some really good suggestions! Keep us posted with what happens with your charging port. It's likely that you've got some lint forming on the port.

 

[toy4rick]

Hey folks, I'm back

A blast of air had no affect

I was able to take wooden toothpicks, break them along the grain to make long thin slivers, from there I was able to get inside next to each side of the electronics and pulled out quite a bit of picket lint/crud

My charging connector makes a much better connection now


Rick

 

[axllebeer]

Had this problem several weeks ago. Although I was hesitant to use something metal that would potentially cause a short circuit, I turned my Pixel off and then cleaned it out carefully with a sewing needle. Worked like a charm for me. No issues and that was about a month ago.

 

[Tayloj92]

Had this problem several weeks ago. Although I was hesitant to use something metal that would potentially cause a short circuit, I turned my Pixel off and then cleaned it out carefully with a sewing needle. Worked like a charm for me. No issues and that was about a month ago.

I was about to say the same thing. When i had my note 5 i finally just bought a plug for the charging port and just used wireless charging. But that's not possible for obvious reasons with the pixel 2.