Laptop "USB-C" Port is Loose
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The charging cable wiggles or falls out easily, and you have to hold it at an angle to charge.
Symptoms
- Wobbly connection
- Intermittent charging
- Cable falls out
Possible Causes
- Lint in port
- Bent internal pins
- Worn out retention springs
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Clean with a Non-Metal Pick
Use a plastic toothpick to gently scrape out lint from the bottom of the port.
2
Try a Different Cable
Sometimes the "teeth" on the cable are worn, not the port.
3
Avoid Using While Charging
Strain from moving the laptop while plugged in is what kills ports.
When to See a Technician
If the port is physically loose on the motherboard, it requires a difficult soldering repair or a board replacement.
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