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Thekio
Aug 20, 2026Silver Contributor
How to fix: Charging port becomes loose over time?
My laptop's charging port has become loose over time, causing the power connection to intermittently disconnect unless the cable is held at a specific angle. This issue makes it difficult to char...
NicholasWilliams
Aug 21, 2026Bronze Contributor
Use a toothpick dipped in a small amount of alcohol to clean the inside of the charging port, and check whether either end of the charging cable is loose. If this doesn't work, you'll need to replace the DC jack.