Some of the problems that can occur on the iPhone may be due to environmental dirt. Above all this can occur in the charging port and in lso speakers, which is where many more failures are caused. That is why in this article we tell you in detail everything you need to know so that you can have this dirt under control and remove it safely without damaging the integrity of the iPhone.
Why is it important to clean the charging port and speakers?
Dirt is always a problem for any electronic device. But in the case of an iPhone it is always much more complicated because it is always being transported in different places causing a lot of dirt to enter the openings to the outside. These are clearly both the charging port and both the lower and upper speakers. The powder can be introduced into any of these holes in a really simple way. In addition, with the fact of always having it in your pocket, some fluff can be introduced through these holes.
This can end up causing some long-term problems that are quite uncomfortable. The most annoying is undoubtedly the one related to the loading port. A simple lint or dust on the power input will end up causing the charging cable to barely connect. This is because the connectors could be blocked making no connection possible. This is something that can be annoying in the long run as it will prevent the device from recharging.
In the case of speakers, it may not end up rendering the device unusable, causing it to be unable to charge, but it also ends up being a problem. Especially when listening to music or making a call, it may not be heard with the same intensity. This is a sign that something is happening in the speakers blocking the sound output causing it to be cleaned.
Keep connections away from water
When cleaning the ports of an iPhone, you must avoid water at all costs. Despite the fact that the latest iPhone models include protection against liquids, it is always necessary to avoid the fact that it interacts with water in order to perform a cleaning. This is because this protection is not 100% guaranteed due to the inability of the company to carry out tests on each of the devices that will leave the factory. That is why you always have to be very careful because in the event of a leak the water would enter directly into the device.
In the event that the latter occurs and ends up causing problems in operation, the repair is not guaranteed. This is due to the fact that it is not within the guarantee program making it totally unrecommendable for cleaning with liquids. There are other options to be able to carry out the cleaning in a suitable way both in the charging connector and in the speakers as we are going to comment.
It should be noted that with liquids it is not limited only to water. This includes many other compounds that are abrasive such as bleach or ammonia for disinfecting purposes. In the end, these are abrasive agents that, in addition to causing internal damage, can also cause external damage when removing the chassis cover and the protection above it. That is why this type of product should move away from the iPhone in order that there is no problem.
Using toothpicks to remove dirt
One of the easiest ways to remove dirt from a speaker or port is undoubtedly with a cotton swab. This can remove dust or any type of element much easier than passing a simple cloth over it. This is basically due to the fact that the space is smaller and that is why with a swab it is possible to have a better result. In the case of loudspeakers, the swab can be slightly moistened to achieve a better collection of all the dirt that exists in the holes.
Although as we have commented previously, it should be noted that it simply must be moistened. It should not be totally soaked in water and obviously not close to the loading port to avoid all the problems that will end up happening. In addition, it should always be noted that the equipment must be disconnected from the current when the corresponding cleaning is carried out. These swabs are fairly inexpensive and accessible for cleaning at any time.
Also all these utensils can be found in the different cleaning kits. These include different models with tips that adapt to the different holes of an iPhone such as the speakers and the charging ports. For example, the YuCool brand that has a lower price of 10 euros.
Can you use pins?
When removing dirt from some peculiar places such as the charging port, you can sometimes be tempted to use something sharp. We are referring to pins in order to remove that lint that is so annoying when recharging the device or dusting the speakers. This is something to avoid at all costs as it can end up affecting the internal connections of the device.
Although it can end up being removed very carefully, it should be avoided since the connector can be bent. In the end it could be caused that the supposed solution could cause much more damage. This also adds to the use of compressed air in such a small area that it would not work properly. That is why it is best to avoid the entry of this type of lint, although sometimes it is impossible because it is carried in a bag or pocket.
