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Pixel 2 will not charge? Should I replace the battery?
Hi Linda If you’re not getting any response, it could be many different problems. First check for lint/dust/dirt stuck in the charging port that prevents the charging cable from making a good connection. Cleaning this out will fix your issue in many cases… If you plan to replace the battery, I recommend getting a replacement charging port/USB board as well. That way you can diagnose all power issues at once. If you are not experienced with opening phones, it is a good idea to get a replacement screen as well in case it is damaged during disassembly (return it if you don’t use it!)
Hey Linda, Hopefully you’re not having that problem anymore. I recently stumbled upon the same thing with my google pixel two. I was wary over replacing the piece myself because I felt there was an alternate solution that would get the problem done, and I was right! The easiest thing for you to do would be to grab a thin object, I used a zip tie, and dip it in alcohol, isopropyl is preferable, and just keep on trying to wedge out dirt from the charging port. I spent about 30 minutes on my phone and at first only tiny pieces came off, but as I kept on wedging even bigger pieces came out. Once I connected my charger into the charging port it actually went all the way inside! (only 3/4 of the charger fit). And now it’s working good as new, hopefully this makes your way and you can fix your phone!!
