In article , Zen83237
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"fred" wrote in message ...
In article , Zen83237
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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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fred
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The phone is a Samsung. I bought another one so I had the same charger but
this one has a different battery.

Sorry, haven't had a Samsung in a while so no recent experience but just
in case, the toothbrush and alcohol trick wouldn't be a bad idea but
won't help if it's a dodgy internal joint rather than a dirty external
connection. On the Sony Ericssons, apparently clean looking gold
contacts will not make a good charging contact and require occasional
cleaning.

The contact list is on the phone hence my need to get it to wor again

Yep, totally understand. As another has suggested, a local unbranded
phone repair/spares shop may be your best bet, they will likely have
fully charged batts or other means of applying power and removing your
contacts. I have a tame one near me who is an absolute star but your
experience may vary, worth dropping in to chat face to face.

In your place I'd charge the battery on the bench but I understand that
is not for everyone.
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fred
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