IPhone changing port broke, can i use charging mat?

So, the charging port to my iPhone 4s is broke. No charger will work more then a few seconds. If I buy a charging mat will it work to charge my phone or does the mat still need some some connection through the port?

Any suggestions on fixing this without paying an arm and leg?

By a charging mat are you referring to one of these fairly new wireless charging stations, if so, yes the iPhone needs a case which has a built in transformer to convert the wireless charge created by the mat to a power supply, the case plugs into the base of the phone.

Apple care might replace your phone if you've had it for less than a year, as an android user I'm unsure of how flexible they are you will have to visit the site.

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