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iPhone 6 Plus faulty charge port - SIM-403479 - Feb 26, 2017
Anybody know how to fix this?
It still works if you bend the charger in to the port.
* - 1nsan3 0n3 - Feb 26, 2017
I want to follow this post, I seem to have had the same damn problem! Have gone thru multiple charger cords and still happens...
* - Godiva - Feb 26, 2017
It's really intricate to DIY replace this. I'd take it to the Apple store to have them do it.
If that's really out of the question and you want to play around with your $800 phone, here's a guide.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+6+Lightning+Connector+Assembly+Replacement/29915
* - SIM-403479 - Feb 26, 2017
(Feb 26, 2017 02:18 PM)Godiva Wrote: It's really intricate to DIY replace this. I'd take it to the Apple store to have them do it.
If that's really out of the question and you want to play around with your $800 phone, here's a guide.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+6+Lightning+Connector+Assembly+Replacement/29915
If I take it to the Apple store will it cost a lot?
I am planning on selling the phone.
* - Godiva - Feb 26, 2017
(Feb 26, 2017 02:29 PM)Jamieee Wrote: If I take it to the Apple store will it cost a lot?
I am planning on selling the phone.
When you hear the word Apple, you should always expect whatever you're looking for to cost an unreasonable amount of money. But it's that reason specifically that you can resell the phone for a decent amount of money.
* - SIM-403479 - Feb 26, 2017
(Feb 26, 2017 02:31 PM)Godiva Wrote: When you hear the word Apple, you should always expect whatever you're looking for to cost an unreasonable amount of money. But it's that reason specifically that you can resell the phone for a decent amount of money.
Well the phone is only worth like 250$ now on ebay.
So I don't really want to pay more than 40$ to fix it.
* - Λlex - Feb 26, 2017
The part is $10 on eBay. Obviously not OEM, and it's easy to replace it yourself.
* - Godiva - Feb 26, 2017
(Feb 26, 2017 04:19 PM)Λlex Wrote: The part is $10 on eBay. Obviously not OEM, and it's easy to replace it yourself.
I disagree with "ease". There are certain parts of the operation where he could completely break his phone. For sure, a cheaper alternative, but he should consider the risks.
* - Wαlrυѕ - Feb 26, 2017
Someone I knew had a iPhone 6 Plus through their company that was "broken", so they gave it to me. I got the standard "accessory not supported" error, and what I figured out was that it charged as long as it was fully shut off. I'm still waiting to replace it, and it seems like the eBay product is a good option.
* - CULTSWEGMAFIA - Feb 26, 2017
(Feb 26, 2017 05:52 PM)Godiva Wrote: I disagree with "ease". There are certain parts of the operation where he could completely break his phone. For sure, a cheaper alternative, but he should consider the risks.
Indeed. I tried to fix this problem with my 5c before and fucked a lot of things up.
Also, the screws are tiny, and they can get lost very easily, and that was the case with me. Lost a few screws and got one stuck underneath all the circuits.
* - Wαlrυѕ - Feb 26, 2017
I'm just not going to replace it. I only use mine as a jailbroken device, so I just charge it every few nights and use it whenever I need it. If you want to replace yours, I'd just advise you to go to the Apple store. It's not worth breaking a $250 device, because you wanted to pay a bit less money.
* - Λlex - Feb 27, 2017
(Feb 26, 2017 05:55 PM)dead inside Wrote: Indeed. I tried to fix this problem with my 5c before and fucked a lot of things up.
Also, the screws are tiny, and they can get lost very easily, and that was the case with me. Lost a few screws and got one stuck underneath all the circuits.
Well, I honestly don't know what's so hard about it, but maybe it's just me. There are 3 big and around 4 small screws, the entire part goes out, so it's not that hard once you get the hang of it. :)
Also, the 5C is easier than the 6.
* - Mr.Magnificent - Feb 27, 2017
Just take a paperclip or whatever and clean your lightning slot. It's probably full of dust. Seen this a couple of times and every time I solved it with just cleaning. If that doesnt work Aliexpress is your answer.
* - SIM-403479 - Feb 27, 2017
(Feb 27, 2017 02:18 AM)bdeleeuw1 Wrote: Just take a paperclip or whatever and clean your lightning slot. It's probably full of dust. Seen this a couple of times and every time I solved it with just cleaning. If that doesnt work Aliexpress is your answer.
I have already tried this. The port just seems a lot larger now. The charger easily falls out.
I'll take it to Apple see what they charge.
* - Domyos - Feb 27, 2017
My dad had the same problem with his iphone 5 and he had it replace for about €50 i think, it wasn't super expensive to replace afaik.