Tight charging port - anybody else?

neil74

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I find the usb-c port tight on my 5t. Have tried 3 cables including the the dash one in the box and all require a slight forcing to insert and remove. A little disconcerting, especially the removing.

Anybody else?
 

fuzzylumpkin

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Giggity.

Is this your first USB-C device? It's a more snug and secure fit than micro USB and offers a nice positive click when plugged and unplugged.
 

newcollector

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I find the usb-c port tight on my 5t. Have tried 3 cables including the the dash one in the box and all require a slight forcing to insert and remove. A little disconcerting, especially the removing.

Anybody else?
I at first thought I had a problem, but now I really like the secure feeling when plugging in the usb-c to my phone. Really beats the beans out of the wobbly micro - usb on my Priv.
 

PGrey

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Yeah, what anon said ;-]

USB-C is almost always more solid/tighter than micro, and that's a good thing in my book, particularly in the long run. You're a lot less likely to have problems with the port as it ages.

Most USB-C (male side) cable fittings are matte or brushed finish too, in contract to the majority of usb-micro counterparts, almost always plated or similar polished finish (matte or brushed has a LOT more friction, think of a glass phone vs brushed metal back).
The port itself also has quite a bit more contact/friction area. I was trying to find exact figures, but I bet/estimate the port has at least 50% more surface contact, maybe even closer to 75-100.

Add these all up, and yep, the USB-C port is much more solid and feels like it has a high degree of friction.
All that said, if your'e having to use more than about 5 lbs or so of force, you probably have a bent/distorted connector, on one side (or both).
 

Morty2264

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I would also venture to add that since the phone, cable, port, etc are so brand new that things will be super snug for a while. Maybe in time, things may get a *bit* looser. But probably not by much. Don't worry!
 

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