On Apr 19, 4:48 pm, UCLAN wrote:
wrote:
Also, clean the contacts on base and handset (contact cleaner of
course!)

Nah, a #2 type pencil eraser does the job, fine.

Yah,an eraser will also remove plating (used on many) and won't afford
any corrosion protection.

Plating? On the charging contacts? Never had that problem on any
of the phones I have had. *What* plated over *what* ??

Chrome over brass or steel.
I am putting this out-there...it's not for your benefit...but maybe
others.