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    Fixing Headphone Jack

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. FuzzyMcDoodle

    FuzzyMcDoodle Notebook Guru

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    I think the actual jack in my G60Jx is broken, I can only hope there is a fix.

    Basically if I plug my headphones in all the way, it comes out only on the right ear, but if I plug it in about half way in comes in both but either in mono or worse quality (not really sure which).

    If I put the headphones in all the way and bend the actual headphone jack towards me it fixes but otherwise stays in the right ear.

    Is there a solution?
     
    FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    You can solder in a replacement port, or do your best to bend the contact points in proper place.
     
    Chastity, Apr 21, 2011
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    if you are out of warranty you can sometimes find the audio board on ebay or at parts stores. I'm pretty sure it's the same board for the G51 and G60.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Apr 21, 2011
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  4. FuzzyMcDoodle

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    I really have to replace the whole part?

    Would it be wise to try and bend one of the metal springs back?
     
    FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 25, 2011
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    It's a small board, it usually goes for ~$50 or less on eBay. You can try bending the jack but it's hard to get to it, you'll need something small like a needle or (worse) a paperclip. Before you do that, make sure your headphones aren't the problem, try them with something else and try different headphones or speakers with your audio jack.

    asus g60 , g5 audio | eBay
     
    ALLurGroceries, Apr 26, 2011
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  6. FuzzyMcDoodle

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    Yeah it's not the headphones, I know that.

    Do you have a picture of the actual assembly just for reference if I decide to try and bend it back?
     
    FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 26, 2011
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    There isn't really a pic that can capture it because it's the inside of the jack you're talking about... :confused:
     
    ALLurGroceries, Apr 26, 2011
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    I remember seeing a picture on this board of the actual jack assembly inside the laptop for reference.

    I just asked for it because if I were to poke around inside with a toothpick or something I have no clue what to poke at...

    My old headphone pair's jack was slightly bent, and at the time I thought nothing of it, but I'm figuring I may have moved the connector too far out of the assembly. I'm guessing I need to move it back but I'm not sure how...
     
    FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 28, 2011
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  9. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    My son broke his. I picked up a small USB DAC, Turtle Beach, at BB but they can be had in several flavors on the net. The TB was $30, sounds great and a lot less hassle than fixing it depending on how you get it fixed.
     
    hydra, Apr 28, 2011
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  10. FuzzyMcDoodle

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    Is this what you are talking about?: http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/sound-cards/audio-advantage-micro-ii.aspx

    Is there any major loss in audio quality?
     
    FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 29, 2011
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    hydra, Apr 29, 2011
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  12. FuzzyMcDoodle

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    120 bucks... no thanks, I'm not that picky.

    I went ahead and bought it, got it shipped in 1 day for like 2 extra dollars on Amazon, and it's great. The volume is ridiculously loud (I basically have to set it all to 1) but quality is great and everything.

    Thanks a bunch man
     
    FuzzyMcDoodle, Apr 30, 2011
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