Charging Port Repair in San Leandro, Done Today
If your phone only charges when you wiggle the cable, or will not charge at all, the port is usually the problem. Often it is just packed with lint, and a cleaning starts around $45.
- ✓Most repairs done the same day, many in about an hour
- ✓Free diagnosis and an upfront flat price first
- ✓OEM and genuine-grade parts with a 30-day warranty
- ✓4.9 stars and 350+ reviews from East Bay customers
Charging Port Repair today
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Signs you need charging port service
Many charging problems are caused by debris in the port, not a dead battery. These are the signs to bring it in.
- ✓Only charges when you wiggle the cable
- ✓Will not charge at all or very slowly
- ✓The cable feels loose in the port
- ✓Lint or debris packed in the port
- ✓Charges from one cable but not another
Why won't my phone charge, and what does a charging port repair cost?
If your phone stops charging, only charges at a certain angle, or charges slowly, the charging port is the usual culprit, and it is often fixable without replacing the whole port. At Cellular City Phone Repair in San Leandro, we start by cleaning the port and straightening the pins, which clears out lint and corrosion and runs around $45. If the port itself is worn or damaged, a full port replacement costs more, up to about $149 on the newest models, and is usually done the same day with a 30-day warranty. The most common cause we see is not age, it is cheap, uncertified charging cables that chew up the pins, so a certified cable is the cheapest way to avoid the repair. Water in the port is the other frequent culprit, and that one needs to be dried and cleaned fast before it corrodes.
Updated July 2026
How it works
Three simple steps, usually the same day.
Call, book, or walk in
Tell us your device and the problem, or just drop by our San Leandro shop.
Free diagnosis & flat quote
We confirm the fix and give you the exact price before any work begins.
Fixed & guaranteed
Most repairs are ready the same day, backed by a 30-day warranty.
A charging-port cleaning starts around $45. If the port needs replacing, we quote it up front after a free diagnosis.
We fix charging port repair on every major brand
iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, iPad, OnePlus, and most other phones and tablets.
Your phone won't charge? It's not always the port
Before we replace anything, we find the real reason it stopped charging. Most of the time it's a quick fix.
Nine times out of ten, a phone that won't charge has a port packed with pocket lint and debris, not a dead port. We clean it out first, and that's often the whole repair, around $45, before we ever talk about replacing parts. If the port really is bent, worn, or corroded from water, we swap the full charging flex assembly. We handle both Lightning ports on iPhones and older devices and USB-C on the iPhone 15, iPads, and Android phones. Bring the cable you charge with too, a frayed cable fakes a bad port more often than you'd think.
What East Bay customers say
Real reviews from neighbors across San Leandro and the East Bay.
"James was very helpful and knowledgeable about what had happened to my S10e and was considerate enough to take a look at it for free. Had to wait a little bit, but I appreciated the help."
"I came in early around 9:30 AM to get my broken camera repaired, and I was out by 10:20 AM, less than an hour!"
"I really appreciate James for his kind and awesome customer service, and overall a really nice guy!"
Need charging port repair fixed in San Leandro today?
Call or text and most repairs are done before you need your phone back.
Charging Port Repair questions
Straight answers from our San Leandro bench.
Why is my phone not charging?
Often the port is just packed with lint and dust, which blocks the cable. We clean it out first, and many phones charge perfectly again after that.
How much does charging port repair cost?
A cleaning starts around $45. If the port itself needs replacing, we quote it up front after a free diagnosis.
Should I try to clean the port myself?
We do not recommend digging in the port with metal, which can bend the pins. Bring it in and we will clean it safely.
How long does it take?
A port cleaning is usually quick and same-day. A full port replacement is also typically done the same day.
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Get your charging port repair fixed today
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Cellular City Phone Repair · 2171 Doolittle Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577 · (510) 706-7092 · Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu 10-4, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4