Discovering your charger isn’t going into your airpod case isn’t a nice thing. Imagine having used up all the juice on your airpod and discovering this.
What do you do? It’s enough to keep you downcast. So how do you top up your battery and continue your activities if you can’t charge?
You must know why that happened and how you can fix it quickly! This article will explain why your charger isn’t going into your airpod case.
Your charger not going into your airpod case can be due to the charging port of your airpod being broken or filled with dirt that blocks your charger from going into the casing, or the charging cable itself is damaged, so it can’t fit into the casing. Understanding the cause is an essential step to fixing it.
Why Will My Charger Not Plug into My AirPod Case?
If you have a broken airpod charging port or your charging port is filled with dirt or dust accumulated over time, your charger might not plug into the airpod charging case.
Another reason your charger won’t plug into your airpod case might be due to the charging cable itself. If it is damaged, like the port, it won’t enter the charging port of your airpod.
When you find yourself in this kind of situation in which your charger won’t plug into your airpod case, discovering the exact cause is key to fixing it.
#1. Charging Cord Problem
Check to see if the cord you use for charging is faulty and if you need to get a new one. You can do that by getting another cord to test it.
If the new charging cord quickly enters your lightning port, you know the problem is with your charging cord, and you need to change it to charge your casing.
If your charging cable isn’t the problem and you’ve tested it by using it on another device, it probably works to charge your phone. Then the problem isn’t your charging cable.
#2. Dirt in the Lightning Port of Your AirPod
Then, it’s time to consider that the problem might be from the lightning port of your airpod. If your charger can’t enter, it might be due to dirt in the lightning port of your airpod.
After using your airpods, you place them in their casing and carelessly drop them anywhere or in your pocket.
This action allows dirt and particles into the opening in the casing, which in this case is the lightning cable.
This dirt accumulated in your lightning port can build up to the extent that it blocks your charger from entering your casing.
If that is the case, you need to clean the casing to eliminate the accumulated dirt and try connecting your cable if it will enter this time and charge.
#3. Broken Airpod Charging Port
If, after cleaning your lightning port, you discover that your charger still won’t enter your casing after cleaning your lightning port, it’s a technical case. You have a broken airpod charging port.
If you have a broken airpod charging port, you may need to repair or replace it as the case warrants. You can fix it yourself, but it will cost you a little or get a technician to fix it.
If your airpod is under warranty, you can get Apple to fix it or replace it. After repairing or replacing it, you should be able to charge your charging case now.
How Do You Fix a Broken AirPod Charging Port?
To fix your broken airpod charging port, follow the steps below;
- Get a replacement charging port and cable. You can find these online at the Apple Store.
- Purchase a replacement kit before proceeding.
- Take apart your AirPods.
- Use an opening tool to remove your AirPod cover. These tools are flat and look like metal sticks. A spudger will also work for removing your cover if you don’t have a proper opening tool.
- Before starting, ensure you remove any dirt or dust from around your AirPod’s charging port to prevent accidental scratches and cracks when you remove your charging port from its casing.
- Slide the tip of your opening tool between one side of your cover and where it meets with the other plastic sections.
- Work your tool around all sides of your AirPod cover until it pops off. Do not exert too much pressure, or you might crack or break your AirPod’s charging port.
- If you’re having trouble opening your AirPod, try using a dry towel to hold one side of your charging port while working on another.
- Remove your old charging port from its shell. Use an opening tool to gently pry it out if you have a replacement port.
- Replace with the replacement port, and assemble your casing.
How Do I Clean the AirPod Charging Port?
To clean your airpod charging port, follow these steps;
- Cotton-wrap a toothpick.
- Spray compressed air into the airpod charging port.
- Scrub the airpod port’s inner borders with the cotton-wrapped toothpick.
- Use rubbing alcohol on the cotton-wrap toothpick if needed.
Other alternatives to cleaning your airpod charging port without using a cotton-wrap toothpick are available.
You can get an airpod cleaning kit to clean it, as you’ll need the adhesive cleaning putty in it.
However, if you do not have a kit, there are other alternatives you can use without you spending money to clean it.
For example, you can use a toothbrush or sim card remover to clean your airpod charging case. Next, I’ll explain how you can clean the port with those materials on the table.
| Methods | Description |
|---|---|
| Using an adhesive cleaning putty. | Put the putty into your airpod charging port to clean it. |
| Soft-bristled toothbrush. | Move the brush gently in the port to eliminate the dust in it. |
| Sim card remover. | Use it to clean the holes in the port. Be careful not to damage the port. |
With any of the methods in the table, you should be able to clean the charging port of your airpod.
Do not use water to clean your airpod charging port. Using water can damage the port, and not only that, but it can also damage your charger.
Also, wipe your airpod casing with a microfiber cloth. This step is essential to clean the dirt surrounding the port so it won’t get in after cleaning your port.
Why Is My AirPods Case Not Lighting Up?
There are a few reasons why your airpod case isn’t lighting up. An unlikely but possible reason is if you have a broken airpod.
Another reason your airpod case isn’t lighting up is that your airpod battery is dead. So the light won’t come up.
If, after connecting the lightning port of your airpod case to a charger, the light doesn’t come up, try using another charger to see if that is the problem.
Also, if your airpod case light is not coming up, there’s a problem with your airpod charging process.
The light on the airpods changes color and indicates different stages in the charging process. So, if the casing doesn’t light up when you connect it to a charger, there’s an issue.
Most of the time, the cause of this is a glitch, but if you plug in your charging cable and your AirPod case doesn’t light up, you can reset it to fix the problem and then try charging it again.
To do a factory reset on your airpod, put both ears of your airpods back into the casing. Next, long press the button behind the case for about 15 seconds.
The light should typically flash amber at some point. After that, close and reopen the case to start the pairing process again.
But, if after resetting your airpods, the light on the case still doesn’t come up, you’ll likely need a replacement. So, you should contact Apple for help.
Why Won’t Airpod Case Charge While Airpods Are Charging?
There are several reasons why your airpod casing won’t charge while the airpods in it are charging.
Here are a few reasons;
- Software issue: Most times, if your case doesn’t charge but the airpods charge, it is because of a software issue.
- Faulty USB cable: If your USB cable is faulty, the casing won’t charge.
- Faulty charger: If the charger is faulty, your airpod won’t charge. The airpod in it charges from the remaining battery in the case.
- Faulty case: If the case itself is damaged, it won’t charge.
How to Fix AirPod Case that Won’t Charge While the AirPods Are Charging
Now that you know the cause of this problem, you can fix it.
#1. Replace Your USB Cable
If your airpod case isn’t charging, but your airpods still charge fine, it can be because the USB cable you use to charge the case is damaged.
Your USB cable can get damaged over time from wear or rusty connectors. So first, clean it and plug it in to check if it’s still working.
If not, check if the fault is from your USB cable by connecting it to another charger head to see if it will work.
If it works, you know the fault is the cable. You can rectify it by getting a new cable to replace the damaged one.
#2. Check Another Charger
If your charging case isn’t charging, your charger might be a problem. First, check if the wall adapter is the problem by plugging it in another place.
If it doesn’t work, you know your airpod case isn’t charging because the charger is faulty. So get a new charger and plug it into your airpod casing to see if it will now charge.
#3. Reset Your AirPod Case
If the cause of your airpod charging but your casing not charging is a software issue, do a factory reset of your airpod casing to see if your casing now charges.
#4. Contact Apple
If the problem is a damaged case, you can fix it by contacting Apple to repair it or for a replacement.
Conclusion
Maintaining your airpod and the casing is vital because something as small as dust accumulation can damage the airpod.
It can damage your case, and your charger won’t be able to enter. However, you can resolve all these problems by following the steps in the article.
