How Do You Fix Bent Pins In A Cell Phone Charger?
Many cell phone chargers use pins, housed inside a plug, to connect to a phone. These pins are often quite delicate, and can easily bend if hit against something or inserted at the wrong angle. Though severely bent pins often cannot be repaired except by a professional, most can be fixed at home using regular household tools. Be aware before beginning that there is a risk of one of the pins snapping off, rendering the charger useless. Step 1 Look at the cell phone charger’s plug to identify which pins have been bent. If the pins are difficult to see with the naked eye, use a magnifying glass to get a closer look. Note the most obviously bent ones, and continue looking to ensure there aren’t any other damaged pins. Step 2 Grasp the tip of one of the bent pins using a thin pair of tweezers. Gently pull the pin towards the straight position. If the pin is severely bent, it may take a lot of pulling to get it perfectly straight. Repeat this process on any other pins that are bent. Step 3 P