I know this may be obvious to most in this community, but it saved me $1,000+ and wanted to let everyone know that it is in fact worth your time, effort, and hassle ordering the tools, watching or reading a quick tutorial or 2 and spending the time to clean you phone-s charging port.
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[–] 36 points 1 year ago (11 children)

No need to waste money on a "kit" for such a basic task.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (8 children)

    Yeah, a toothpick or even a toothbrush will do the trick if you're careful. And without creating unnecessary waste.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    It needs to be a hard material though. Soft plastic or wood can sometimes bend and break before getting anywhere.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Soft is good because you want the cleaning tool to break before it can apply enough force to break or scratch the contact. Use a cleaning solution to soften the gunk instead. Doesn't have to be a part of a kit, just make sure it's safe for metals, like isopropyl alcohol.

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  • [+] 0 points 1 year ago (4 children)