Reasons Why a Charger Stops Working
There are a few basic reasons why your charger would stop working:
The wall socket is off or damaged.A damaged charger.There is damage to the device power port.
How to Fix a Broken Charger
While some fixes may require a bit of rewiring, there are many fixes that you can try to get your broken charger working again.
Still Need Help?
If you’re unable to fix the device, contact the manufacturer to find out your options. If the device is not under warranty or will cost too much to repair, you may need to buy a new device. If the charger works when plugged into the wall, the problem lies in one of the removed components. Add the other pieces back one by one until the system fails, but don’t stop there. Try adding the pieces in a different order or a different place.
To check the outlet, connect the probes to the multimeter and set it to AC voltage, then insert the black probe into the neutral port, and the red probe in the hot or positive side of the outlet. If the outlet works, check the cable. To check the cable, turn the multimeter’s central knob to the resistance setting (Ohms, or Ω). Then, touch the same pin on opposite ends of the cable with the multimeter’s two probes. If the multimeter shows 0, the wire is functional. An infinity means the wire is broken and needs to be fixed or replaced. Check the adapter. With the multimeter set to detect AC voltage, plug the adapter into the wall and check the contacts that should be conducting power. If you don’t get a measurable voltage from the adapter, it may not be providing power, and you’ll need to replace it.
