MS-1030 · SYNTHETIC DEMO RECORD Low risk
Charging stops when the connector bends
Anker USB-C Cable · PowerLine III · Cables and adapters
CHRONOLOGICAL CASE HISTORY
Diagnostic timeline
- Problem reportedCharging stops when the connector bends
Symptoms: USB-C cable, intermittent connection, charging
- Diagnostic test 1Test the device with a known-good cable.
Start with the least invasive test that separates common causes.
Expected The observation should narrow the next safe action.Observed by human Charging remains stable with the known-good cable.Synthetic demo observation. - Repair attemptedRetired and replaced the damaged cable rather than repairing it.
Parts: USB-C cable · Estimated $10 · easy
- OutcomeReplacement required
Retired and replaced the damaged cable rather than repairing it.
$10 5 minutes