IPhone not charging Learn how to fix your lightning cable in 90 seconds

Is your iPhone not charging when you plug it in? You may have a lightning cable connector with dirty, corroded or oxidized pins. This is a known problem especially with pin #5 (ironically, the fourth one from the left.) Pin 5 carries the power and charging voltage to the phone. Here's how I fixed up two of my own lightning cables, using things I had in my kitchen: 99% Isopropyl alcohol, some vinegar, a cloth, and some Q-tips. If you have a misbehaving lightning cable, hopefully this works for you, too! ** LIGHTNING CABLE CLEANING ** -------- * Q-tip w/99% Isopropyl Alcohol ("IPA") or “Goo Gone”, if you have it * Dry + clean w/cloth or similar * Soak in 5% vinegar for up to an hour, check occasionally * Dry + clean again -------- That's it! Timeline: 00:00 - iPhone doesn't charge when plugged in 00:07 - Example of dirty / corroded / oxidized iPhone lightning cable connector 00:18 - Dirty lightning cable connector, pin 5 (power/charging) example 00:29 - Cleaning: 99% IPA / Goo Gone + Q-tip 00:38 - Don't use a knife, blade or sharp things 00:46 - 5% Vinegar test 00:59 - 5% Vinegar soak, 30+ minutes, results 01:10 - Working again! 01:21 - Cleaning instructions, and thanks

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