In article , Zen83237
writes
I have been having problems charging my phone for a few days. I suspect the
socket in the phone. 2 different charges wont charge it.
I had to buy a new phone today as it gave up but assuming it isn't the
battery how can I charge the battery so I can get the data off of the phone?

Phone make? Battery type?

Sony Ericssons are notorious for the base contacts clagging up. Clean
with a new toothbrush[1] and neat alcohol (IPA).

[1] Glass fibre brush better but not everybody has one.
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