PineTime charging issues - connecting pins black
#1
I've been having issues with charging a PineTime lately.

The issue seems to be physical: the connecting charging elements on the PineTime are blackened... I'm not even sure if they are just "dirty" (some sort of accumulated/solidifed filth), oxidated, or what else.

See picture: https://imgur.com/a/1GlklJP

I'm a bit concerned about trying to forcefully clean it off, as I'm afraid I may be damaging it.

Is this a known issue and are there suggested best practices for dealing with it?
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(09-02-2024, 01:22 AM)gsoundsgood Wrote: I've been having issues with charging a PineTime lately.

The issue seems to be physical: the connecting charging elements on the PineTime are blackened... I'm not even sure if they are just "dirty" (some sort of accumulated/solidifed filth), oxidated, or what else.

See picture: https://imgur.com/a/1GlklJP

I'm a bit concerned about trying to forcefully clean it off, as I'm afraid I may be damaging it.

Is this a known issue and are there suggested best practices for dealing with it?

Looks like oxidation, use pencil eraser may able to rub off the rusted surface.
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#3
Thanks for your suggestion. I couldn't quite get to the pins with a pencil eraser, so I tried again with a teeth-cleaning twig and some vinegar, and even if it's only slightly better, for the time being it's good enough to re-charge.

thanks again!
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