The most probable answer is that their was a short on the charger causing your phone's charging port to blow out. You can fix this yourself with a hot air soldering gun to remove the charging port and replace it with an identical port but it is not recommended if you have a warranty. As for prices it depends on the phone.
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The Answer Is False Because They Aren't Called Peripherals
