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				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:03 am
				by Skeithex
				The key is not to drop anything, specially if charging.
			 
			
					
				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:05 pm
				by froggyboy604
				I think a protective case or a soft floor like a thick carpet or foam pad on the floor could help protect the charging port from drops.
			 
			
					
				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:41 am
				by Skeithex
				Carpet, much less thick carpet, isn't placed everywhere, nice as that would be.
			 
			
					
				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:09 am
				by froggyboy604
				Carpet flooring does seem to be more rare these days except in cars which still have mostly carpet flooring.
Having a ring style handle bat on a smartphone case could prevent some accidental drops.
			 
			
					
				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:53 am
				by Skeithex
				It would be better to have them on a tether so they can't reach the floor.
			 
			
					
				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:10 am
				by froggyboy604
				I think some people put their smartphone on a lanyard or necklace to prevent it from dropping to the floor.
			 
			
					
				Re: Purchasing parts
				Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:53 am
				by Skeithex
				There is also side belt holders, but they can be fickle at times.