Laptop "Headphone Jack" Broken (Tip stuck inside)
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The metal tip of a headphone plug snapped off and is now stuck deep inside the laptop jack.
Symptoms
- Jack blocked
- No internal sound
- Broken plug
Possible Causes
- Physical force
- Cheap headphone plug
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Use the "GripStick" Tool
A specialized professional tool designed to pull out broken tips.
2
The "Ink Tube" Trick
Advanced: Use a tiny drop of superglue on the end of an empty pen ink tube (be extremely careful).
3
Replace the Audio Board
If you can't pull it out, the entire jack component must be replaced.
When to See a Technician
If a tip is stuck, the laptop thinks headphones are plugged in and will silence the internal speakers.
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