The boots theory is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more expensive items.
The boots theory is an economic theory that people in poverty have to buy cheap and subpar products that need to be replaced repeatedly, proving more expensive in the long run than more expensive items.
Are you sure it’s worn out and not just dirty. Gunk and fluff from your pockets get in the port over time and each time you plug a cable in it pushes the gunk down to the bottom.
Eventually there’s so much crap in there the cable doesn’t push in fully anymore and doesn’t “grip”.
You can simply clean it with something small and non-metallic like a tooth pick. I usually cut a little sharp sliver off a plastic guitar pick.
Get to the bottom and scrape it all out. Try to avoid damaging the contacts in the middle.
It was like I had a new phone when I did this. And yeah a lot of dirt can build up in 2 years.
Second cleaning it out - makes a world of difference. I usually shave a toothpick down a little sharper with scissors, then gently fish out gunk and dust.
I second this, but woult deny the “gently”. I didnt get anything iut until i used some force.