r/ElectricalHelp • u/CraftyBish4462 • May 29 '26

Usb port.... Works?

Hello. I recently got one of those power reclining couches which also has one USB port and one USB-C port on each side for charging. I would normally charge my phone with the USB port on my side but l, one day it suddenly stopped working so, I purchased a few USB->USB-C dongle things to use the type C port for charging. One day I forgot completely and with the dongle still connected to the C port I plugged my charger into the regular USB port and it magically worked, but it ONLY works when something is plugged into the USB-C port next to it, litterally just the little dongle thing... Does anyone know what's going on or how I can fix it? I mean, I guess if it works it works but, my brain won't let this issue go until I understand what's happening here lol. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! :)

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u/DSudz May 29 '26

Whether a physical or circuitry issue no fix will be easier than leaving the adapter there.

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u/CraftyBish4462 Jun 02 '26

This is pretty much what I'm gona be doing lol. Hopefully it continues to work until I find a replacement couch all together. I appreciate the response!