Mobile Phone Charging Connector Replacement

The lightening charging port is found on all iPhone models from the iPhone 5 through to the most current release. This connector can be damaged from exposure to moisture, a build up of matter or damage to the actual charging pins. Sometimes the port my just need a chemical clean or the entire part may need to be replaced. When this connector gets damaged or stops working, it can also effect your microphone, ringer or handsfree jack, as all these components are attached to the same part. for The iPhone 5s, the home button/Fingerprint reader is also attached to the charging port by a flex cable. Replacing this connector is fairly common and takes around 30 minutes to install. You can read more about Apple’s patent filings for the lightening connector that detail the internal components and full design specs.

The Micro USB charring connector is found on most mobile phones brands other than Apple, including Samsung Galaxy, Sony Xperia Z, Nexus, LG and Nokia. For some models the connector come as a separate part that can easily be replaced, for other models, soldering and or replacing the entire screen is required to repair the fault and other more cost effective solutions are available. Wireless charging solutions bypassing the need to insert a cable is always an alternative option to repair for compatible devices. Research more information about the design and specifications of the micro USB connector.