Why sometimes usb cables(or other cables) have to be put in unusual position for them to work?

Question

If you can try to ELI7;

You know, an usb cable works perfectly then, the next day you have to play with it, put the cord upwards, put the cord downwards, now it works only at a specific 63 degrees angle.

I associate this with the copper wearing out, or burning… but is that really it?

In: Technology

Answer 1

To have a flow of electricity, there has to be a stable connection between the USB plug, and the device. Because of the way people use their devices, and the quality of some chargers, these connections are bent. Because of this, they have to be at a different angle to be “connected” enough to have a flow of electrons, which is how they charge your battery or power your device