Why does my old Chromebook charge and power on only intermittently?
I've had this Google Chromebook for about eight years. A few days ago, it stopped charging and wouldn't turn on. It briefly started working again yesterday, but now…
charging issues
Why does my old Chromebook charge and turn on only intermittently?
I've had this Google Chromebook for about eight years. A few days ago, it stopped charging and wouldn't power on. It briefly started working again yesterday, but now…
Why does my iPhone keep disconnecting and saying the accessory uses too much power?
I have an iPhone 16 running iOS 18.5, and over the past few days my charger has started connecting and disconnecting repeatedly. Occasionally, I also get a warning…
Cleanser Got Into My iPad’s USB-C Port—What Should I Do?
A bottle of cleanser spilled inside my bag and some of it got into my iPad A16's charging port. I'm currently in another city and can't get rubbing…
Can a 9-year-old Apple Watch be saved after suddenly dying in the pool?
I have an Apple Watch Series 2 that is roughly 9.5 years old. Its battery has been weak for a while, but it normally still worked. I wore…
Why does my phone die suddenly and restart at 10%?
My phone had around 20% battery the last time I used it, but it was completely dead when I came home even though I hadn't been using it.…
Why Is My Phone Losing Battery Even While It’s Charging?
My phone has started losing battery percentage while plugged in instead of charging normally. On one occasion, it dropped from about 70% to 30% overnight while connected to…
Laptop crashes with BSODs or shuts down while plugged in
I have an Acer Aspire A715-42G that I've used for over three years. Recently, it has started showing blue screens or shutting down unexpectedly whenever I use it…
Asus TUF A15 stopped charging after a power outage
My Asus TUF A15 was plugged in while I was gaming when the power suddenly went out. I shut the laptop down so I wouldn't drain the remaining…
iPhone 15 Pro Max Won’t Turn On or Show Any Charging Response
My roughly two-year-old iPhone 15 Pro Max suddenly became completely unresponsive. It was around 70% charged when I went to sleep, but a few hours later the screen…
Dell Inspiron 3502 Shuts Down and Overheats While Charging
My Dell Inspiron 3502 running Windows 11 randomly shuts off while I'm working, causing me to lose unsaved work. It also becomes very hot when plugged in, and…
iPhone 17 stopped charging by cable and is extremely slow on MagSafe
For the past few days, my iPhone 17 has barely charged on MagSafe and will not charge through a cable at all. The phone recognizes the cable—the battery…
How Can I Fix a Damaged Laptop Charging Port?
I've been tripping over my laptop's charging cord a lot, and I think I've damaged the charging port. It's become nearly impossible to charge my laptop unless I…
Help! My Headphones Are Stuck in Charging Mode
I've been having this issue with my headphones being stuck in charging mode since yesterday. I tried airing them out for a while and also charged them fully…
My iPhone 14 Pro Won't Charge After Getting Wet – What Should I Do?
I accidentally dropped my iPhone 14 Pro in water last night. The phone seems to be working well otherwise, but it won't charge when I plug it in.…
Water Damage in Phone Charging Port: What Should I Do?
So, I accidentally got some water in my phone's charging port while showering. I took all the recommended precautions like keeping it in a dry spot and avoiding…
Why won't my laptop charge past 27%?
My laptop, an ASUS TUF Dash F15, has suddenly stopped charging past 27%. It charges to that point, but when I unplug it, it shuts down immediately. I've…
Why is my iPhone 13 Pro overheating after getting the charging port replaced?
I recently had a problem with my iPhone 13 Pro after water got inside. I didn't wait for the "Liquid detected in Lightning Connector" alert to disappear before…
How Can I Prevent My iPhone from Charging My MacBook?
I'm having an issue with my iPhone 16 and MacBook Air M2. Whenever I connect my phone to my MacBook Air, it starts charging for a while, but…
How Can I Check If My USB-C Charging Cable Is Failing Without a Multimeter?
I've got a bunch of USB-C cables that I use for charging my iPhone 17, but some of them only charge intermittently. I can't see any visible damage,…