Connector repair in Brussels: USB-C, HDMI, Lightning and more
Is your smartphone no longer charging, your console showing no picture, your PC not recognising anything? In most cases, a connector is worn or damaged. At IC Computer Services in Schaerbeek, we diagnose and repair all types of ports.
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We repair all major brands
A connector is the small gateway through which power, data, picture and sound pass. It is plugged and unplugged hundreds of times, so it is one of the parts that wear out fastest. The good news: connector repair is often possible without replacing the whole device. Here is how to find your way.
Which device, which connector?
For your connector repair, choose your device: the connectors concerned stay lit. Click a card to see the signs of wear and what we do.
All the connectors we repair.
USB-C
What we do: clean the port, then replace the connector if necessary.
Micro-USB
What we do: replace the charging port, test charging and data transfer.
Lightning
What we do: careful cleaning (lint packs in very quickly), then replacing the connector if needed.
USB-A
What we do: resolder or replace the socket on the board.
HDMI
What we do: replace the HDMI port by soldering. After diagnosis, we tell you whether it can be repaired.
Ethernet (RJ45)
What we do: replace the network socket.
3.5 mm audio jack
What we do: clean, then replace the audio socket.
Power (DC)
What we do: replace the power socket on the motherboard.
Depending on the model, some ports are soldered onto the main board: after diagnosis, we tell you honestly whether repair is possible.
Connector repair: is the port the cause?
A few signs that a connector repair is needed.
Having to “find the angle”
Charging only works if you hold the cable at an angle or press on it.
Connection that drops
The device connects then disconnects by itself, especially at the slightest movement.
No picture or sound
Black screen on the television or console, even though the machine starts up fine. For a PS5, see our PS5 repair in Brussels page.
Clogged port
Dust or lint blocks the cable: sometimes a cleaning is enough.
From serial port to USB-C: why connectors have changed
Every connector was created to solve a problem. Here are the main milestones, from Ethernet to USB-C.
Ethernet
Invented to link computers together in a network. Today’s RJ45 socket is its heir.
USB 1.0
A single port to replace the serial, parallel and PS/2 sockets that cluttered PCs.
USB 2.0
Much faster: the arrival of USB sticks and external drives.
HDMI
A single cable carries digital picture and sound to the television.
USB 3.0
Transfer speeds multiplied again, often recognisable by its blue tab.
Lightning
Apple replaces its old 30-pin connector with a slimmer, reversible plug.
USB-C
Reversible, it carries data, video and power over a single cable.
USB-C mandatory
The European Union requires USB-C: smartphones and tablets since the end of 2024, laptops from April 2026.
Why is everyone moving to USB-C?
Because a single socket replaces several: you charge, transfer data and connect a screen with the same cable, in both directions. It is simpler for you, with fewer cables to buy and less waste. The downside: a port that does everything also wears out faster, which is why it matters to know it can be repaired.
How we go about connector repair
No needless replacement: we look for the real cause first.
Diagnosis
We test the cable, the charger and the port, and check for dust or a bent pin.
Repair
Cleaning if that is enough, otherwise replacing or resoldering the connector on the board.
Check
We check charging, transfer, picture or sound before returning the device to you.
Come to the shop, in Schaerbeek
For a connector repair, the simplest way is to drop by the shop with your device, or to message us first on WhatsApp with the model and a photo of the port: we will tell you where you stand.
Frequently asked questions about connector repair
Answers to the questions we are asked most often.
My phone no longer charges: is it the port?
It might be, but not always. We first test the cable and the charger, then clean the port: lint often packs in there. If the problem persists, we replace the connector.
The HDMI port on my console or television is damaged: can it be repaired?
Often yes: the port is soldered to the board and can be replaced. After diagnosis, we tell you whether repair is possible on your model.
Why are all devices moving to USB-C?
Because it is reversible and carries everything over a single cable: data, video and power. The European Union is also gradually making it mandatory, so you no longer need a different charger for each device.
Is my data kept?
Repairing a connector does not normally require wiping the device. As a precaution, back up your data before you come if you can.
How do I know what you can repair?
Message us on WhatsApp with the device model and a photo of the port, or drop by the shop: the diagnosis is free, for any connector repair.
A connector letting you down?
Before buying a new device, have the port diagnosed. For a connector repair, we simply tell you what can be repaired.
See our repair prices
Choose your brand and model: battery, screen, back glass… you see the price straight away.
See repair pricesIndicative prices: the final price is confirmed on WhatsApp before the repair.
