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Whats the best way to clean and maintain the USB-C port?

Whats the best way to clean and maintain the USB-C port?

Love my Pixel XL, but I've had issues with the USB-C port getting dirt and fluff stuck in it etc... What is the best way to clean this without damaging any components, and also any advice on keeping it clean.

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bert [Entry]

"@frobert , Robert, Use canned compressed air to blow the dust from port( if need be, carefully pick lint out with tooth pick) and then cover port with a small piece of tape to keep clean. Remove and reapply tape when required or you may be able to purchase USB-C Dust Plugs as seen in the link below . Good luck.

I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button.

https://www.amazon.com/PortPlugs-Pairs-U..."
bert [Entry]

I agree with the toothpick answer, most of the dust in my port is so compacted that compressed air wouldn't even touch it. I just carefully inserted the toothpick while making sure to hold it against the outside edge and once I reached the bottom of the port (the point furthest in) I gently applied pressure and an insane amount of dust and dirt came out. My port works like new again, I thought the click when it plugged in just wore down, it was just so full of dirt it couldn't reach the point where it "clicked" in.
bert [Entry]

I had to use a metal safety pin to clean out mine. The lent was so compacted it was about as solid as a rock. I vigorously grinded the inside of the port with the pin and was finally able to get fast charging back.
bert [Entry]

"I had an old banana sitting in the bottom of my backpack after a long weekend. When I set out for work, placed my MacBook Pro on top of the squishy, and ultimately leaky, banana directly into the usb ports of the laptop. Then I made matters worse, since I didn't realize where the goo came from etc, so I just plugged the cord right into the port. After realizing the connection wasn't working I pressed really hard. You get the idea, but it wasn't good. :)

The solution for me was to (1) use a toothpick to remove any of the major debris (see above) and then (2) use a toothbrush to remove the little bits remaining. For the tooth brush, I was methodical about keeping a high but acute angle. I worked at cleaning the ports for maybe 3 minutes or so each? I blew everything out and it works like a champ and the port is super clean and all my devices plug into and work flawlessly.

I hope that's helpful as a nother approach."
bert [Entry]

Had the same problems with Samsung S8 it would only slow charge (6hrs+ from low battery). I found using the tip of a 2in zip tie worked brilliantly. I was shocked how much lint came out of it.
bert [Entry]

"This was an excellent thread to find.

My Pixel 2 had been getting very stubborn about charging on the Technical Lego dock I made for it after failing to find a reliable rapid charge dock.

Toothpick seemed too big - maybe UK ones are different. Folded laminate nearly worked but bit too flexible to apply enough pressure, wrong kind of plastic I guess.

A skinny cable tie fitted perfectly down each side of the “tongue” bit and once trimmed with scissors to give it a sharp point it lifted out loads of rubbish.

I didn’t know the bottom of the port was shiny until now!"
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