Record a wired charging comparison
Save conditions and observations, then export TXT or JSON.
iPhone 13 · standard model
Which charging condition changed the result?
Keep the cable, adapter and outlet beside each result. A changed response is useful evidence, even when the internal cause remains unknown.
Stop for swelling, damage, unusual heat or a liquid alert. Do not keep reconnecting a wet connector. Use the liquid-alert task before considering any wired comparison.
Fill in the worksheet in a text editor or print it. Use a task below for a saved, exportable record.
Make the comparison interpretable
First confirm the standard iPhone 13 and read the wired-charging task. Use only undamaged, compatible accessories. If a safe alternative is unavailable, record that check as not performed.
- Baseline: name the cable, adapter and wall outlet you used. Record the charging indicator, battery level if visible, and observation time.
- Cable comparison: keep the adapter and outlet unchanged; use a different compatible cable. Record whether the response changed.
- Adapter comparison: keep the selected cable and outlet unchanged; use a different compatible adapter. Do not combine this with an outlet change.
- If you change the outlet too, give it a separate row. Note a charging pause or temperature warning instead of treating it as the same symptom as no response.
What the result can tell you
| Observation | Keep in the record |
|---|---|
| A response appears with the other cable | The response changed under that cable condition. This does not establish battery health or prove which part failed. |
| No response under either safe setup | Both observed conditions and the time spent. Leave internal cause unknown. |
| Several things changed together | The comparison is inconclusive. Record every change; do not assign the result to one accessory. |
| No safe spare, or a stop condition | Why the check was not performed. A missing comparison is still useful for service. |
Choose your next step
Handle a liquid alert
Use the dedicated stop-and-dry guidance if the connector may be wet.
Assemble a power service handoff
Bring saved charging observations and unfinished checks together.
Official guidance
- Apple: If your iPhone or iPod touch won’t charge
Accessory condition, charging response and charging pauses need different checks.
Checked 17 October 2026. This worksheet organizes observations; it does not certify a repair.