1.
poor contact; loose connection; faulty connection
An imperfect electrical connection that causes intermittent operation or failure of a device. A common cause of electronic device malfunctions, where a plug, cable, or connector does not make reliable contact.
Usage
A technical term that has become part of everyday vocabulary due to the prevalence of electronic devices. When a device works intermittently or only when a cable is held in a certain position, 接触不良 is usually the suspected cause.
Common collocations
- 接触不良が起きる (a poor connection occurs)
- 接触不良を直す (to fix a loose connection)
- 接触不良が原因 (the cause is a poor connection)