Headphone jack

Dec 03, 2008

1. Make sure that the problem originates with the Ipod. Try alternate headphones to determine that the problem is not attributable to the headphones themselves. Check to ensure that no lint or foreign material has collected in the audio jack.
2. Take a small screwdriver (or something similar, like a rough credit card or staples) and slowly crack open the case. If you open it too fast, you may open up the front as well, and you'll have slight difficulty putting it back together) Important note: Open it extremely slowly and do not touch the copper wire, as ripping out the copper wire will eliminate your hold function as well as eliminating all sound from your iPod. (If you accidentally do pull them out, it is possible to plug them back into the ports where they belong, however this is not an easy task, but it is possible to reconnect them if you have the right tools.)
3. Remove the glue strings if necessary. When you first open the iPod, you'll notice little clear strings. This is actually glue. It is safe to move these out of the way.
4. Use something small (your screwdriver, pencil, etc.) with the iPod case open, and push the little silver box at the top right (the headphone jack). First, push it in, then slowly push it to the left and to the right until you hear sound.
5. Apply force slowly once you've found the direction to go. Keep applying force until the jack works without excess pressure.
6. Close the case and enjoy.