🔌 What Is the Charging Card in the Galaxy S22 Plus?
The charging card (also known as the charging sub-board, USB board, or charging PCB) is a small printed circuit board located at the bottom of the phone.
It connects to the main motherboard via a flex cable and contains the USB Type-C port, microphone, and several other essential components.
This sub-board handles power input, data communication, and peripheral connections, making it a critical part of the phone’s hardware.
⚙️ Main Functions of the S22 Plus Charging Card
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🔋 Power Input & Charging Management
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Receives electrical power from the USB Type-C port.
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Passes power through protective circuits to the Power Management IC (PMIC) on the mainboard.
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Supports Super-Fast Charging (25 W) using USB Power Delivery (PD 3.0) protocol.
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Ensures safe charging by regulating current and preventing over-voltage.
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💾 Data Transfer
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Handles data communication between the phone and a computer (USB 3.2 Gen 1 supported).
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Responsible for file transfer, software flashing, and device recognition on PCs.
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🎤 Microphone (Bottom Mic)
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Contains the main bottom microphone used for phone calls and video recording.
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If the mic fails, the other person can’t hear you properly during calls.
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📶 Antenna & Network Connections
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Provides connection points for the lower antenna modules or signal lines.
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Ensures proper 5G and LTE reception in coordination with the mainboard.
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🔄 USB On-The-Go (OTG) Functionality
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Allows the phone to act as a host device — connecting USB flash drives, keyboards, etc.
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Controlled through the charging board’s USB port.
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📳 Vibrator & Speaker Connectivity (varies by model)
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The board may have contact points or connectors for the vibration motor and bottom loudspeaker.
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🧭 Signal Routing & Grounding
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Acts as an electrical bridge between the port and motherboard, maintaining signal integrity and stable grounding.
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⚠️ Common Reasons for Charging Card Failure or Replacement
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⚡ Physical Damage to Charging Port
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Bent, cracked, or broken USB-C pins caused by frequent plugging/unplugging or using tight cables.
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Loose port (wobbles when a cable is inserted).
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💧 Water or Moisture Damage
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Corrosion or oxidation on the charging pins.
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Triggers the “Moisture Detected” warning, preventing charging even when the phone is dry.
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🔥 Overvoltage or Short Circuit
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Using a non-certified charger or power surge can damage internal protection circuits or charging IC.
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🌫 Dust or Lint Accumulation
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Dust buildup inside the port blocks proper contact with the charging cable.
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Leads to slow charging or no charging.
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🔇 Microphone Failure
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If the mic on the sub-board stops working, you’ll experience poor or no audio during calls and video recordings.
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🧩 Broken Connector or Flex Cable
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The flex cable that connects the sub-board to the motherboard can tear or come loose.
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🔋 No Charging / Slow Charging / Cable Not Recognized
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Damaged power lines or IC components cause the phone to charge inconsistently or not at all.
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PC may not detect the device via USB.
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🔧 When to Replace the Charging Card
You should replace the Galaxy S22 Plus charging card if you experience:
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No charging even with an original cable and adapter.
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The USB-C port feels loose or wobbly.
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Phone charges intermittently or only at certain angles.
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PC does not recognize the phone when connected.
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The bottom microphone stops working.
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Persistent “moisture detected” message even after cleaning/drying.
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Overheating during charging or abnormal charging behavior.
💰 Replacement Information
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Part Name: Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Charging Sub-Board / USB PCB
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Includes: USB-C port, mic, flex connector, antenna/speaker contacts (varies by version)
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Replacement Time: Around 30–60 minutes by a professional technician
🧠 Maintenance & Prevention Tips
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Use only Samsung-approved or USB-PD certified chargers and cables.
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Keep the port clean — use a soft brush or compressed air.
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Avoid charging the phone in wet or humid environments.
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Do not force the cable into the port.
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Disconnect immediately if you see a moisture warning and let the port dry.
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Store the phone in a dry, dust-free place.




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