Phone "Charging Port" Smells Like Burning
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You plug in your phone and notice a faint smell of smoke or burnt plastic.
Symptoms
- Burning smell
- Port is hot
- Melting plastic
Possible Causes
- Liquid in port
- Faulty cable
- Internal short circuit
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Unplug Immediately
Disconnect the power to prevent a fire.
2
Inspect for Debris
Look for any metal or wet lint inside the port that might be shorting the pins.
3
Do Not Use Again
The port is likely charred and unsafe. It must be replaced.
When to See a Technician
Charging a phone with a wet port is the most common cause of "port melt".
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