Headphone Jack "Static" When Rotating Plug
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You hear crackling or the sound cuts out if you wiggle or rotate the headphone plug.
Symptoms
- Crackling sound
- One side cuts out
- Static
Possible Causes
- Dirty jack
- Loose internal solder
- Oxidized plug
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Clean the Plug
Wipe the metal headphone jack with a dry cloth or a tiny bit of alcohol.
2
Clean the Port
Use a toothpick to gently remove lint from the bottom of the jack.
3
Try Different Headphones
Rules out a broken wire in the headphone cable itself.
When to See a Technician
If cleaning doesn't work, the internal pins of the jack are likely bent or loose from the motherboard.
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