So, I was never a believer when I heard of people cleaning the lint out of their headphone jacks and getting them to work again.
That is, until I found a quick and easy solution to fix it. I've read of people using compressed air, paper clips and electric parts cleaners. So I had some duct tape handy and an idea popped into my head. I took a small strip of tape and twirled it into a small enough stick shape, inserted it into the jack and turned it and pulled it out. I did this several times removing a tiny amount of lint each time. The amount of lint that I pulled out was so small that I didn't think it was going to make a difference. Then I plugged in my headphones and, bam, they worked like new!
As a side note, the jack on my phone is loose and wiggly, so naturally I thought that maybe the connections inside the phone were loose and I was going to have take the phone apart to try and fix it. My headphones would connect and disconnect whenever I would wiggle or even touch my headphone jack and it gradually got worse. Then one day it stopped working altogether.
This is not some gimmick. Give it a try. And never insert anything metal or sharp into the jack. You could damage the contacts.
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Juice3250 said:
This is not some gimmick. Give it a try. And never insert anything metal or sharp into the jack. You could damage the contacts.
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I'm a diehard lurker, but I have to bump this. Just fixed the exact same issue on a heavily abused Razr Maxx that I'd received from a friend, after months of dealing without headphones.
If you shine a light into the headphone jack and can't see the contacts at the very bottom, it's definitely lint that's keeping the jack from working. Personally, I had to use a paperclip to loosen it up a bit, but I'm pretty sure mine was a special case. Don't attempt with anything metal/sharp unless you have a light touch, and the tape on its own isn't helping.
I just tried this method on my Xperia Sola and it worked , I just reverse wrapped a duct tape on a piece of tooth pick so that the sticky part is outside and I entered it through the hole and turned it and pulled it out multiple times till all the Lint(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lint) were gone.
It cleaned the inner part and now it is working like new.
Simple but effective fix!
I was about to send my Xperia Z1 Compact for repair for this very reason, but I stumbled across this post. Thanks so much! Saved me a lot of hassle and embarrassment. A big ball of fluff came out of the headphone jack and now the sound is great. Cheers!
tahsnks for the idea, i finally used a standar pin with electrical tape around it and worked great!
Never had a problem with my DX2, but used this with both my Droid 3, and Droid 4
Problem solved
I was about to throw my nexus 5 out the window because of the issue with the headphones and i didnt want to i already had thrown out a previous cellphone because of this. I just turned off the phone ( paranoid paper clip or something could make contact with something and mess it up. And started to slowly pick and poke away. The amount of lint I pulled out was unbelievable! I didn't stop until i saw a shiny bottom. Now it's works perfectly fine . someone should invent something to either prevent this or an item to clean it. Just saying. Thanks!
Wooh! a big as$ thank you man! the way you worded your post was the only thing that made me give this charm a try. Now I'm the lucky owner of TWO working headphones haha
Mine does not have lint.I have cleaned it. But still it does not produce sound when I plug the earphone. I have to hold the earphone tightly to connect fully with the audio jack. Can you help me guys?
I tried this and I was able to clean out some lint, it helped some, but I still have to push it one way to get sound
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The Archos 101's speakers are overdriven, so many people are having speakers crap out, even after getting replacements. I replaced mine with higher wattage/sensitivity speakers, and now have no speaker failure, and much better sound quality and loudness. I used two Mouser.com Part # 253-CE221-RO.
I'm not going to bother with pictures, as it's quite simple:
1. Unscrew the Torx screws on back, 6 total. The two closest to the side buttons are longer, make sure you note this. A Torx 4 or 5 bit will be needed, though you could file a flatedge down in a pinch to make it work.
2. Slowly pry open the edges of the case with a plastic wedge. There are free ones included with lots of phone repair kits, or you can file something down in a pinch. Use a flatedge screwdriver if you don't care about scratching the case, but don't push it too far in if it's metal.
3. Once all the clips have popped, open the halves until you see the big flat cable, that's the screens connector. Disconnect it from the back of the screen. Slowly! It has adhesive behind it, let it slowly come apart so you don't rip the aluminum shield on the back of the screen.
4. The Power/Volume buttons will probably fall out, they are all attached together, just set it to the side. Lay the two sides open on a table. There are still 2 things connecting the halves to each other, but you don't need to remove them if you keep the halves close together.
5. Unsolder the old speakers and pry them out. There is a little strip of adhesive holding them in. If you can keep it in place, you can use it to affix the new speakers. Make sure you center the new ones in the hole, there will be a couple of millimeters space left over. Make sure the plastic cone of the speaker will not be touching any adhesive underneath it. If you make sure it's centered, you shouldn't have a problem. Use a couple dots of hot glue to firmly affix them in their holes. Don't overdo it, you don't want glue to seep under the speaker and touch the cones.
6. Reverse the takedown procedure to put everything back together, don't forget the Power/Volume button strip. Also, don't overtighten the screws, you will see a very slight depression on the front of the tablet where the screws are, if it's a noticeable depression, back the screws out a quarter turn.
7. Boot up and enjoy. Make sure you turn the volume down a bit before playing, these speakers are louder than the originals. At full blast it feels like it's going to vibrate the screen to pieces.
I also ripped off my micro usb port, so for anyone with very good soldering skills, or alot of solder braid(and balls), the part number for that is ZX62D-B-5P8. I had to use trace ribbon(Flexible Flat Cable) to remake the traces, as they were ripped off as well. Crack open an old CD-ROM or check the bottom of an old hard drive to find some with the correct pitch if needed.
I'm also adding front speakers on the right hand-hold, kind of like the A70(no room for one on the left on A101). Post a reply if you'd like a parts list and tutorial for that process.
Just finished the testing. I'm updating the OP with results and guide.
Thanks for posting the detailed instructions. Might have to give this a try, given that one of my speakers blew after a couple of weeks. Also intrigued by the front speaker....
How did you identify which speakers would be a suitable replacement?
Yes please, I'd love to have the part list and detailed tutorial for adding front speakers to the A101IT because I can go right down the street to Mouser Electronics because I live close to there and know where it is!
So how well do these new Kobitone Speakers from Mouser fit inside the A101IT; Is it a tight fit or loose one? Also, what is the difference in speaker size (if any difference) and are the stock A101IT speakers' shape circle like the Mouser ones or oval?
Thanks mate!
fisha21 said:
Thanks for posting the detailed instructions. Might have to give this a try, given that one of my speakers blew after a couple of weeks. Also intrigued by the front speaker....
How did you identify which speakers would be a suitable replacement?
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I've built alot of custom electronics, so I measured the old ones and used a bit of experience to guess the rest. There is a couple of millimeters of space left around the speaker, but it's super close, and the original speakers actually have an extra plastic case on them because they couldn't find cheap enough speakers that fit exactly. You won't find a closer match in size to the originals, and they have the best sound of any speaker in this size range.
spicy_puerto_rican: The stock speakers are round, with a large plastic collar to make them slightly larger. My replacements are a few mils smaller, but even the originals needed adhesive to hold them in, so the size difference really isn't an issue. As I said, they have the best sound quality and volume of anything in the size range.
With the loudness of the new speakers, I've decided not to bother putting front speakers in, but if you open your archos, you'll see there is so much space in the right hand-hold you could do almost anything in there. Feel free to experiment.
Thank you! My speakers went bad. I followed your instructions and the new speakers work great. It was difficult, but it would have been even harder without your instructions.
Jason
Tesla74 said:
Thank you! My speakers went bad. I followed your instructions and the new speakers work great. It was difficult, but it would have been even harder without your instructions.
Jason
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No problem. It's been a couple of months now and they still sound good...
People can't hear me well, no matter what i do, flashed different roms (various cm7.2 and oxygen), wipe, etc...
My mic gain is very low and ppl can't hear me well, guess i could open my phone but i can break something :S
Has this happened to someone??
As a last resort i'll do a kdz reset
It's either a kernal problem or hardware. If it's a hardware problem, then the microphone connector is most likely disconnected partially, or broken.
Try an app like Iris or Vlingo and see if it hears you
Regards,
CJ from Team OpenPhone
[Sent from CJ's LG Optimus One running Open MIUI GingerBread Build 1.1 Alpha]
CJJames said:
It's either a kernal problem or hardware. If it's a hardware problem, then the microphone connector is most likely disconnected partially, or broken.
Try an app like Iris or Vlingo and see if it hears you
Regards,
CJ from Team OpenPhone
[Sent from CJ's LG Optimus One running Open MIUI GingerBread Build 1.1 Alpha]
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I've tried different kernels, also tried KDZ flashing, and nothing, mic works but theres too little gain and so no one hears me well , im shouting all the way for ppl to hear me XD
Guess its time for repair service?
EDIT1: After opening the phone following carefully a disassemble guide and then put everything in place seems that mic improved a bit,
Can anyone tell me how far can you record a video or file without loosing volume gain (in mic)
Change the Mic from mobile repair shop
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finally managed to fix the !"#"! mic, i've opened the entire phone, then i saw that in mic hole theres some kind of foam and after rearranging this foam it fixed the mic xD
Optimus V microphone fix how to
This is how I fixed the microphone on Virgin Mobile's Optimus V . Note: this will also work for any other optimus phone.
Problem: My microphone worked, but it was hard to hear me. I would have to cup my palm around the microphone hole and speak loudly for anyone to hear me.
Fix:
You will need to open the phone completely. Take off the black cover on the back of the phone, followed by the SD card, and battery. Now you are ready to begin.
1- Remove the 6 tiny screws (my screws were very difficult to get off, this is how I did it. 1- found the CORRECT size screwdriver, 2- pounded the top of the screwdriver twice, lightly. 3- used a pair of needle nosed pliers around the screwdriver and turned it using that (your other hand should be holding the screw driver in place). This will loosen up those difficult tiny screws.
2- Pry open the phone slowly and carefully.
3- Remove the buttons.
4- Remove the 2 tiny screws at the bottom of the phone.
5- Lift out the mother board from the phone's clear screen. (this doesn't need to fully come out. Just enough to get into the microphone at the bottom of the phone.)
6- The little hole for the microphone is actually a a foam with a tiny hole in it that carries sound to the microphone on the motherboard. You will remove both pieces of foam tubing for the microphone. The first one is simple to get out, just pry it out with the screwdriver. The second one I used a tiny paper clip and inserted it into the microphone hole. Then I used the screwdriver to scrap it out.
7- Once it is out, blow into it removing any dust.
8- Put the phone back together. (2 screws at bottom, buttons, snap backing on, six screws, battery, SD card, battery, and black backing.
YAY! Now it is fixed.
What happened was during the course of time and dropping it a few times, the microphone tubing's alignment got off. So what we did to fix it, removed the tubing completely. In actuality, the person on the other end should actually hear you better than the factory alignment.
Note 1: Since there is no longer tubing, dust can get into the microphone more readily. Please make sure you clean the inside of your phone every so often.
Note 2: I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone. I am simply telling you how I fixed my phone.
Good luck! =]
Micah
ProfessorMosby said:
This is how I fixed the microphone on Virgin Mobile's Optimus V . Note: this will also work for any other optimus phone.
Problem: My microphone worked, but it was hard to hear me. I would have to cup my palm around the microphone hole and speak loudly for anyone to hear me.
Fix:
You will need to open the phone completely. Take off the black cover on the back of the phone, followed by the SD card, and battery. Now you are ready to begin.
1- Remove the 6 tiny screws (my screws were very difficult to get off, this is how I did it. 1- found the CORRECT size screwdriver, 2- pounded the top of the screwdriver twice, lightly. 3- used a pair of needle nosed pliers around the screwdriver and turned it using that (your other hand should be holding the screw driver in place). This will loosen up those difficult tiny screws.
2- Pry open the phone slowly and carefully.
3- Remove the buttons.
4- Remove the 2 tiny screws at the bottom of the phone.
5- Lift out the mother board from the phone's clear screen. (this doesn't need to fully come out. Just enough to get into the microphone at the bottom of the phone.)
6- The little hole for the microphone is actually a a foam with a tiny hole in it that carries sound to the microphone on the motherboard. You will remove both pieces of foam tubing for the microphone. The first one is simple to get out, just pry it out with the screwdriver. The second one I used a tiny paper clip and inserted it into the microphone hole. Then I used the screwdriver to scrap it out.
7- Once it is out, blow into it removing any dust.
8- Put the phone back together. (2 screws at bottom, buttons, snap backing on, six screws, battery, SD card, battery, and black backing.
YAY! Now it is fixed.
What happened was during the course of time and dropping it a few times, the microphone tubing's alignment got off. So what we did to fix it, removed the tubing completely. In actuality, the person on the other end should actually hear you better than the factory alignment.
Note 1: Since there is no longer tubing, dust can get into the microphone more readily. Please make sure you clean the inside of your phone every so often.
Note 2: I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone. I am simply telling you how I fixed my phone.
Good luck! =]
Micah
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I have an Optimus V and this very thing happened to me... In my case instead of foam, it was a rubber grommet. I just pulled it out. I tried re-positioning it but it sounded SO much better without it that I left it out. The hole is SO tiny I can't imagine too much dust getting in there, but I am considering perhaps placing a small screen over the hole, inside the case. Interestingly, I don't recall dropping the phone and can't think of any reason why this happened all of a sudden - maybe the adhesive that holds the rubber just shrunk enough to let go? I dunno. Anyway my phone works great again.
Is the headphone jack a bit stiff for you guys? It takes a good amount of pressure to plug in and out a headset. I also notice a golden contact inside that protrudes out a bit. Is that normal?
Wondering if I should get insurance for the phone. I don't feel like exchanging it because I haven't run into heat/screen problems at all with this particular phone.
ive noticed it being a bit stiff but didn't really think of it as being a bad thing. generally not rough with it
Cool. I like the stiffness...but just thought maybe because I saw that metal piece stick out, there was something wrong.
I felt the same way when I got mine, but I've gotten used to it.
The little holes on the earpiece speaker have been getting blocked up by who-knows-what over time. No big deal as far as sound quality goes, but I'm having a hard time seeing the notification LED at this point. I've tried canned air, but I think the holes are so small that the flow of gases kind of flows over the grill. I'd also rather get the dirt out rather than blow it in, since the holes are definitely too small for freed up dirt to get out. Tried working some tape against the area real hard with my fingernail to get a little penetration into the holes, that didnt do much either. Hoping someone out there has some kind of magic tip.
Try a vacuum cleaner with a small nozzle.
Its not too hard to take it apart, I do it every now and then to clean it out, u would be surprised at the dirt and dust that works its way into the edges and around the buttons...
Sent from my HTC One X+ using xda premium
interesting... I hadnt thought of just taking it apart. Any particularly good walkthroughs/instructions you'd recommend?
Hey everyone,
I bought a Frankenstein phone,but the audio jack plays only on the left side. There is no way to stick something in there to move the jack to the right a tiny bit. Also the blacked out frame has the paint wore out around the USB and audio jack. Is there a good paint to put on it to cover it up? I use black permanent marker ,but it wears out. I've been looking for a place to repair it locally here in Washington state,but I have not received any emails back. Thanks for your time...
lol what are the chances! I am in WA too lol and had same issue with one of my V30 i bought last week, mine also only played from one side. If i pushed the plug to one side or pulled the plug out very slightly it would play both sides neither was an ideal solution for me. I used a can of air to clean jack opening first, then i removed most cotton from a Q-tip and used the Q-tip to try clean the jack from inside, neither worked at first but then i pushed in the plug fast by placing the plug in jack (without pushing it all the way in) and hitting it with hand to fast-push it in couple of times, it probably dislodged the dirt or lint stuck in there and it started working. Sometimes a piece of lint or other stuff can get stuck in there or cover the connections and plug doesn't make full connection anymore. Just make sure that you don't use a pin or needle to try clean inside the jack as you will probably break or damage the connections inside.
In your case it could be same or something else entirely but I suggest you try fixing yourself first because getting it repaired will cost you $50-100 or even more. These phones are not easy to open or attempt DIY repairs on.
As far as the paint chipping off, you could buy paint from a hobby shop like one in Redmond (HobbyTown USA), they sell small spray paint cans, you could use tape or stickers to cover the rest of phone and spray the worn out area with matching paint. Or just use a nice case that covers most of the affected area.
Lol that is a coincidence.. I'll try cleaning it out and see. Did you happen to buy yours off of eBay from a seller in Texas? Thanks for the reply