iPhone Charging Port Repair in Phenix City, Alabama

When a cable only charges at one angle, or the phone stops charging entirely, the port is usually packed with lint or the connector has worn out. A cleaning is often all it takes; a full port replacement runs $69 to $129 and is typically finished the same day.

Signs your charging port needs attention

  • You have to hold or wiggle the cable to keep it charging
  • The cable falls out or feels loose in the port
  • The phone charges slowly or intermittently
  • "Liquid detected in Lightning connector" alerts that will not clear
  • The phone will not connect to CarPlay or a computer
  • Visible lint, sand or corrosion inside the port

How the repair works

  1. 1

    Diagnosis

    We rule out a bad cable or charger first — sometimes that is the whole problem.

  2. 2

    Deep cleaning

    Compacted pocket lint is removed with proper tools, not a paperclip.

  3. 3

    Port replacement

    If the connector is worn or corroded, we install a new charge port flex assembly.

  4. 4

    Charge test

    We verify charging, data transfer and, where applicable, wired CarPlay.

Try this before you pay for anything

A large share of "my iPhone won't charge" calls are solved with a different cable and a different wall adapter. Cables fail far more often than ports do. If a known-good cable in a known-good brick works, you saved yourself a repair — and we will tell you that rather than sell you one.

The second most common cause is compacted lint. Months of pocket time press debris into a solid plug at the bottom of the port, so the cable no longer seats fully. Do not dig at it with a paperclip or a pin; the contacts inside are thin and bend easily. Bring it in and we will clear it out properly.

Lightning and USB-C, both handled

We repair Lightning ports on the iPhone 14 and earlier as well as USB-C ports on the iPhone 15, 16 and 17 lines. The USB-C assembly is a different part and slightly more involved to replace, which is reflected in the higher end of the price range.

Water in the port

If you are seeing a liquid-detected warning that keeps returning after the phone has dried, there is usually corrosion on the contacts. That will only get worse with time and continued charging. Come in for a look — cleaning early is much cheaper than replacing a corroded assembly later.

Charging Port Repair questions

How much does charging port repair cost?

A cleaning is inexpensive and often solves the problem outright. A full charging port replacement runs $69 to $129 depending on model, quoted before we start.

Can you fix a USB-C port on an iPhone 15 or newer?

Yes, we replace USB-C charging assemblies on the iPhone 15, 16 and 17 series as well as Lightning ports on older models.

Is wireless charging a fix for a broken port?

It is a workaround, not a fix — you still cannot transfer data or use wired CarPlay, and a damaged port can let moisture reach the logic board. Repairing it is the better call.

Other repairs we do

Bring it in today

Walk-ins welcome Monday through Saturday 9am–7pm and Sunday 11am–5pm. Call ahead and we will confirm your part is on the shelf.

(762) 274-2160