Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Headphone jack really tight?

P

Primetime89

macrumors member
Original poster
Feb 16, 2011
34
0
Just got my 2011 15" MBP 2.2Ghz w/ Antiglare screen. I noticed the headphone jack is really really tight. I plug in the Apple earbuds and it takes quite a bit of force to remove.

Does anyone else have this issue? Is it supposed to be this tight? I feel like pulling on the earbud wires this tight could be damaging something...
 
Is this your first mac? I have a 4 or 5 month old mbp and the headphone jack is really tight also.
 
I've always found the headphone port on the MacBook Pro line to be a bit tighter compared to other notebooks (even the plain MacBooks); perhaps it's because it offers both optical and digital audio output via one jack therefore making it physically different?

Just a guess.
 
I believe the Black Macbooks also had optical audio built in too though.

I really don't think it should be this tight...
 
Hoping to get replies of people who actually don't have this issue.

I'm debating whether this is worth going in to get serviced.
 
The headphone jack, and the USB ports seem tighter than what I'm used to (Acer user), but I'm okay with it as long as it works. I've gotten used to it already.
 
I just got mine 2 days ago and Im having the same problem, I'm worried that I'll damage the headphone, or the jack itself. Are there any specific brands of headphones maybe that fit easier into the jack? I wouldn't mind investing in some if its gonna insure that it doesn't damage the actual computer
 
It's normal Mroogle it.
Mines been tight in both machines I've had. It's not even a serious issue. I would rather the jack be tight then loos and falling out e(which I have experienced on other non apple laptops)
 
My early 08" wasn't as secure as my new MBP is. When I first got this one, I thought something was wrong with the speakers, but realized that the plug will "snap" into place, which I like.
 
Yes

Yes, surprisingly tight. I couldn't figure out why my headphones weren't working and I realized that I needed push harder to get the jack in there. Likewise, it does take quite a bit more than I expected to get the jack back out. So I'd say normal.
 
Well most things are really tight when you stick something in them the first time. What i've found is that over time, and with more use, they loosen up and aren't as tight as they were when you started.
 
/user/me said:
Well most things are really tight when you stick something in them the first time. What i've found is that over time, and with more use, they loosen up and aren't as tight as they were when you started.
Click to expand...

wow. I was just waiting for something like this.
 
Primetime89 said:
Just got my 2011 15" MBP 2.2Ghz w/ Antiglare screen. I noticed the headphone jack is really really tight. I plug in the Apple earbuds and it takes quite a bit of force to remove.

Does anyone else have this issue? Is it supposed to be this tight? I feel like pulling on the earbud wires this tight could be damaging something...
Click to expand...

You should never pull the buds by the cord to get them out.. That's what that little dongle on the end is for, use that to pull them out and you'll never have an issue.
 
Both the audio and USB ports were snug on mine for the first few days, but seem normal/smooth now.
 
Primetime89 said:
I believe the Black Macbooks also had optical audio built in too though.
Click to expand...
My white MB does so you're correct. I don't think it's an issue though. The headphone jack on my iPhone 4 is tight and snaps with a really satisfying *click* It's one of my favorite parts actually. Makes me think that feel was Jobs created.

/user/me said:
Well most things are really tight when you stick something in them the first time. What i've found is that over time, and with more use, they loosen up and aren't as tight as they were when you started.
Click to expand...
+10

I knew I wasn't the only one thinking that.
 
Interesting to see this thread revived.

/user/me said:
Well most things are really tight when you stick something in them the first time. What i've found is that over time, and with more use, they loosen up and aren't as tight as they were when you started.
Click to expand...

heh...

This actually happens to be true with my MBP too now. The jack is tight but not the point where I feel like I'm damaging the headphones now.
 
I've experienced this three times already.

First, on my wife's original MBA. She hardly ever uses the earphone jack. But it was tight, and got broken when our school technician plugged in a stereo mini-phone plug to the sound system for a class presentation. Strangely, I use the same plug on my 2009 MB white, and have never had a problem.

Second, the earphone jack on a friend's new MPB 15" was similarly tight, and broke the first time she plugged in her headphones. The service center said the had to replace the entire system board.

Third, my daughter just got a new i7 MBP 13", and her AudioTechnica ONTO headphone plug won't go in for the last 2-3 mm's. I tried three of my other headphones (Sennheiser hd201, hd414, and hd280pro) and only the 280's went in. I don't want to force it in for fear of breaking it, even if it is under warranty because of the hassle of having it fixed.

I looked in the Apple support forum, but couldn't find a thread about it. How "known" an issue is this?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back