How to 'repair' iPhone SE Lightning Connector
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0Before rushing out to replace your iPhone SE Lightning Connector, try this simple cleaning option.
My iPhone SE Lightning Connector had been in for repair under warranty 3 times and clearly had never been replaced. During the "replacement" of my Lightning Connector, I could see the phone had never been opened.
Unfortunately, the "replacement" Lightning Connector didn’t work. So, thinking that I had nothing to lose, I set about trying to fix it and it worked!
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Tweezers$4.99
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Using the fine tweezers, carefully remove the build up of fluff and other debris from inside the Lightning Connector. I was really shocked how much was in there.
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After having cleared out the inside of the Lightning Connector, carefully apply contact cleaner. It may not be a bad idea to mask off the rest of the phone before doing this. My Lightning Connector had been removed from the phone so it wasn't a problem I had to deal with.
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When the contact cleaner has dried, you're ready to go.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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