Magnetic Charging Port Flex Cable
Sony Xperia Z3 Magnetic Charging Port Flex Cable Replacement
- Fits
- Sony Xperia Z3
- Fixes
- Dock charging faults
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM quality
- Fitting
- Professional install
Overview
What this part is
The Sony Xperia Z3 has two ways to charge: the covered micro-USB port and a set of magnetic charging contacts on the side of the phone. The magnetic contacts are used with a Sony magnetic charging dock or magnetic charging cable, so you can charge without opening the port cover.
This flex cable carries those magnetic contacts. If the phone charges through micro-USB but not on the dock, dirty, corroded or damaged contacts are the usual cause. Clean the contacts gently first. If dock charging still fails, this flex is the part to replace. It does not replace the micro-USB port, and it does not carry data to a computer.
Compatibility
Specifications and compatibility
- Part
- Magnetic Charging Port Flex Cable
- Compatible with
- Sony Xperia Z3
- Model numbers
- D6603 · D6633 · D6653
- Does not fit
- Xperia Z3 Compact, Z3+, Z2 or any other model
- Fixes
- No charging, or intermittent charging, on a magnetic charging dock or magnetic cable
- Does not fix
- Micro-USB port faults, a worn battery, a faulty dock or main board charging faults
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM-quality magnetic charging port flex cable. Tested before dispatch.
- Brand
- Unbranded, compatible with Sony Xperia Z3
- In the box
- 1 × magnetic charging port flex cable. Check the photos for any extra items.
- Colour
- As shown in the photos
- Installation
- Professional installation recommended
- Supplied by
- Supreme Phone Parts Ltd, Manchester, UK
Before you order
Is this the right part?
Signs it needs replacing
- The phone does not charge on the magnetic dock
- Dock charging starts and stops when the phone moves
- The side charging contacts are corroded, dirty or damaged
- Charging works by micro-USB but not by the magnetic dock
How to check your model
Open Settings › About phone. The model should read Xperia Z3, and the model number should be D6603, D6633 or D6653. Compare your old part with the photos before fitting.
The Xperia Z3 has a 5.2-inch screen. The Z3 Compact is smaller, with a 4.6-inch screen.
Professional installation
How a technician fits this part
- Power the device off and remove the SIM tray.
- Warm the back cover to soften the adhesive and lift it off carefully.
- Disconnect the battery before touching any other connector.
- Remove the screws and covers over the charging flex.
- Unplug the old part, lift it out and fit the new one in the same place.
- Reconnect the battery, test charging on the magnetic dock, then close the device with new adhesive.
Check that the part matches the device before fitting it or removing any adhesive backing. Once a part has been fitted, it cannot be returned for a change of mind. Faulty parts are always covered.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my Xperia Z3?
Yes, if Settings › About phone shows Xperia Z3 (models D6603, D6633 and D6653). It does not fit the Xperia Z3 Compact, Z3+ or Z2.
Does it fit the Xperia Z3 Compact?
No. The Xperia Z3 Compact is a different phone with a different internal layout. This part is for the Xperia Z3 only.
Does this replace the micro-USB port?
No. This flex carries the magnetic charging contacts on the side of the phone, used with a magnetic dock or cable. The micro-USB port is a separate part.
Is it made by Sony?
No. It is a brand new, OEM-quality magnetic charging port flex cable made to fit the Sony Xperia Z3, and it is tested before dispatch.
Should I fit it myself?
We recommend professional installation. The back cover is glued on and needs heat to remove, and the battery must be disconnected first.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders placed before 4pm on a working day are dispatched the same day from Manchester by Royal Mail Tracked. Delivery is free on UK orders over £5. You can also collect from our shop at 33 Moulton Street, Manchester M8 8FQ. Returns are accepted within 30 days from receipt.
Prepared by the Supreme Phone Parts team, Manchester. Last updated September 2026.