Phone charging port repair in London, cleaned or replaced
Charging only at an angle, cable falling out, or not charging at all? Bring your phone to Bloomsbury or Moorgate. We check and clean the port first, because pocket lint is a common cause, and replace it only if it has actually failed. Free diagnostic first, and if we cannot fix it you pay nothing.
Straight answer: if your phone charges only at an angle, keeps disconnecting or will not charge, the charging port is the usual suspect. InstaTech London starts with a free diagnostic that checks the port, the cable, the charger and the battery. Often a careful clean is enough; if the port has failed we replace it, with a warranty on parts and labour. Bring the phone to 67 Marchmont Street (Bloomsbury) or 16 City Road (Moorgate). No appointment is needed. We repair charging ports on iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and most other phones.
Last updated 25 October 2026
Tap what your phone is doing
Port, cable, charger and battery faults look alike. The free diagnostic tells us which one it is before any work starts.
The contacts are worn or blocked
If the cable only works held at an angle, the pins inside the port are no longer making a clean contact. Packed lint is the most common reason; worn or bent pins are the other. We clean first, then replace the port if the contacts are damaged.
Lint is stopping the plug seating
Pocket fluff compresses into a hard layer at the back of the port, so the plug cannot click fully in. A careful clean with the right tools often fixes it. Please don’t dig in with a pin or a metal clip: it can short or bend the contacts.
We test each part on the bench
A phone that will not charge at all can have a failed port, a damaged cable or charger, or a battery that has stopped taking charge. We test the whole charging path, so you only pay for what has actually failed. If it is the battery, see our battery replacement.
Often the cable, sometimes the port
Try a different cable and a wall charger you know works. If it is still slow, a damaged pin in the port can stop fast charging from engaging. The free diagnostic shows which part is at fault.
Unplug it and let the port dry
A moisture or “accessory not supported” warning usually means liquid or debris in the port. Unplug the cable and don’t force it to charge. If the warning stays once the phone is dry, the port may be corroding. Bring it in, and see our water damage repair.
Which phone have you got?
Same symptoms, different hardware. Pick yours for what to expect.
iPhone charging port repair
- Port cleaned and tested before anything is replaced
- On many models the port shares a flex cable with the microphone, so we test both
- Warranty on the part and the labour
Samsung Galaxy charging port repair
- On many Galaxy models the USB-C port sits on a separate charging board
- Fold and Flip models assessed individually, so bring it in
- Same warranty as every other repair
Google Pixel charging port repair
- USB-C port cleaned and tested first
- Charging and data connection checked after the repair
- Same warranty as every other repair
Other brands charging port repair
- Free diagnostic on any brand we can source a part for
- Same warranty as every other repair
- Part availability varies, so ask before you travel
Plugged in and charging in four steps
What customers say
“Jerin was very kind and helpful, thank you so much for fixing my Samsung charging port in 30 mins. Highly recommended”
“Really happy with the service from Jerin. He fixed my phone quickly and professionally, and everything is working perfectly now. Great communication, fair pricing, and very friendly. Highly recommend!”
Two shops in central London
Bloomsbury
67 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP · 5 min from Russell Square, 10 from King’s Cross
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday
- 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Phone
- +44 7377 244454
Moorgate
16 City Road, London EC1Y 2AA · between Moorgate and Old Street stations
- Mon–Sat
- 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday
- 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Phone
- +44 7508 088898
Charging port repair FAQ
Usually because lint or worn contacts stop the plug from seating fully, so it only connects when held at an angle. A careful clean often fixes it; if the pins are worn or bent, the port is replaced.
Yes, and we always try that first. Many ports that seem broken are packed with pocket lint. If cleaning doesn’t restore a solid connection, we tell you before replacing anything.
No. Walk in to Bloomsbury or Moorgate any day of the week. Booking is optional.
No. A charging port repair doesn’t affect your photos, messages or apps. A backup beforehand is always sensible.
Unplug the cable, don’t force it to charge, and let the port dry. If the warning stays once the phone is dry, bring it in so we can check the port for corrosion.
We fit genuine replacement parts and high-quality parts that meet or exceed the original specification, tested before and after fitting.
Yes. Every repair carries a warranty on the part and the labour. The period depends on the repair, and we confirm it before any work starts.
More detail: how to fix phone charging problems and how to clean a charging port safely.
Your phone, charging again.
Book ahead so the part is waiting, or just walk in — Bloomsbury and Moorgate are open seven days a week.