Revision to iPhone Slow Charge
| ** This may limit the amount of contact the charger is actually making with the port. | |
| ** If your charge port has signs of burn or corrosion, skip ahead to the [[iPhone Slow Charge#Section_Faulty_Lightning_Port|Faulty Lightning Port section]]. | |
| - | * If there is debris in the port, use a toothpick or |
| + | * If there is debris in the port, use a toothpick or other [product|IF145-523|non-conductive probes|new_window=true] to clear it. Insert the point straight to the back and gently scrape out residual debris. Be mindful of the pins and pay attention to the corners. |
| * If a toothpick is too large, try splitting the tip with a knife. Half a toothpick can usually reach the most recessed crevices of a charge port. | |
| * Check your battery health. In Settings navigate to the Battery menu. iPhones will have an option here simply called “Battery Health.” Does it say Service? If so, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Search?doctype=guide&query=replace%20iphone%20battery|battery replacement] is good start. | |
| ** Just because this says your battery is performing as expected, it does not guarantee battery reliability. As with most electronic diagnostics, trust a fail, but not a pass. | |
| - | * If you are not convinced of your battery’s good health, get a second opinion. [link|https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|Coconut Battery] has been used by iFixit forum regulars for years to get more battery info. You will need a Mac to run it, but it gives far more detail. |
| + | * If you are not convinced of your battery’s good health, get a second opinion. [link|https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/|Coconut Battery] has been [guide|113409|used by iFixit|new_window=true] forum regulars for years to get more battery info. You will need a Mac to run it, but it gives far more detail. |
| == Faulty Tristar == | |
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