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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 charge the battery reliably, and I am concerned it may worsen or eventually stop working altogether.
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Turn off your laptop. Use a can of compressed air to blow out any dust. If debris is stubborn, you can very gently try to remove it with a non-conductive tool like a plastic dental pick, but never use anything metal as you could damage the delicate internal pins.
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.
Cleaning the port with a wooden toothpick and compressed air—sometimes it's just packed with pocket lint that prevents the plug from seating fully.
