iPhone not charging? Learn how to repair your Lightning cable in 90 seconds!

Is your iPhone not charging when you plug it in? You may have a Lightning cable connector with dirty, corroded, or oxidized pins. This is a known issue, especially with pin #5 (ironically, fourth from the left.) Pin 5 carries power and charging voltage to the phone.

Here's how I repaired two of my own Lightning cables, using things I had in my kitchen: 99% isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, a cloth, and cotton swabs.

If your Lightning cable is misbehaving, I hope this works for you too!

** CLEANING LIGHTNING CABLES **
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* Q-tip with 99% isopropyl alcohol ("IPA/") or "Goo Gone", if you have it
*Dry clean with a cloth or similar
*Soak in 5% vinegar for up to one hour, check occasionally
*Dry clean again
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That's it!

Chronology:
00:00 – iPhone won't charge when plugged in
00:07 – Example of dirty/corroded/oxidized iPhone Lightning cable connector
00:18 – Dirty Lightning cable connector, example pin 5 (power/charging)
00:29 – Cleanse: 99% IPA / Goo Gone Q-tip
00:38 – Do not use a knife, blade or sharp objects
00:46 – 5% vinegar test
00:59 – 5% vinegar soak, 30 minutes, results
01:10 – Working again!
01:21 – Cleaning instructions and thanks