iPhone headphone jack not working properly

Dexio · Dec 19, 2012, 03:06 PM

Hi everyone,
About a few hours ago, my iPhone 3GS's headphone jack stopped working as it used to. I put the headphones in all the way into the jack, and sound from the headphones sounds distorted and bassless. However, if I put the headphones thingymajiggy halfway in the jack, my music sounds fine. I have tested the headphones in other devices and the sound works fine. Can anyone help?! D:

Dr Sam Beckett · Dec 19, 2012, 03:21 PM

ouch! if the headphones are working fine in other devices then your port is more than likely A) needs cleaned or B) something is broken..and hardware needs replaced

Interstella5555 · Dec 19, 2012, 03:23 PM

you probably have dust/lint/gremlins/a dragon in there, try blowing out the jack or seeing if you can see anything in there.

Rocko1 · Dec 19, 2012, 04:05 PM

The contact are either worn or corroded. You can try to get some electrical contact cleanr-Deoxit 5-is the best in the world. Spray the headphone male plug then work it in and out. If that doesn't cure it you need to replace the jack.

FixBrokeni · Dec 20, 2012, 01:00 AM

Most likely a faulty headphone jack. You'd be surprised what gets accumulated over time in that small hole...

BluePotato · Dec 20, 2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fixbrokeni

you'd be surprised what gets accumulated over time in that small hole...

twss

FixBrokeni · Dec 20, 2012, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluePotato

twss

I knew I'd get someone to say it

Dec 19, 2012, 03:06 PM	#1
Dexio macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	iPhone headphone jack not working properly Hi everyone, About a few hours ago, my iPhone 3GS's headphone jack stopped working as it used to. I put the headphones in all the way into the jack, and sound from the headphones sounds distorted and bassless. However, if I put the headphones thingymajiggy halfway in the jack, my music sounds fine. I have tested the headphones in other devices and the sound works fine. Can anyone help?! D:
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Dec 20, 2012, 01:00 AM	#5
FixBrokeni macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2012	Most likely a faulty headphone jack. You'd be surprised what gets accumulated over time in that small hole... __________________ Expert iPhone Repair and Diagnostic Services
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Dec 19, 2012, 03:21 PM	#2
Dr Sam Beckett Banned Join Date: Dec 2012	ouch! if the headphones are working fine in other devices then your port is more than likely A) needs cleaned or B) something is broken..and hardware needs replaced
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Dec 19, 2012, 03:23 PM	#3
Interstella5555 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2008	you probably have dust/lint/gremlins/a dragon in there, try blowing out the jack or seeing if you can see anything in there.
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Dec 19, 2012, 04:05 PM	#4
Rocko1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2011	The contact are either worn or corroded. You can try to get some electrical contact cleanr-Deoxit 5-is the best in the world. Spray the headphone male plug then work it in and out. If that doesn't cure it you need to replace the jack.
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