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Headphone jack snapped and stuck is samsung s tab
Hi I've got a samsung s tab and it's been fantastic until today I took the head phones out and the jack has snapped and stayed in the tablet so no sound, I've even tried to connect my Bluetooth headphones and still no sound.
Any ideas how to get this jack without damaging the tablet or disabling this until I can get this fix as I am on holiday for 2 weeks? Thanks Daz |
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I just looked on YouTube and this guy used the inside of a ballpen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjtjJ_9nfsU Used superglue on the inside of the plastic tube and pushed it against the broken off bit. ------------ Now I would say be very careful with this approach! Maybe there is another way without using superglue because that stuff get's everywhere. The guy says leave it for 24hours. That's nonsense, superglue in air will cure in seconds, it might be a little longer inside the socket but not 24hrs. No more than a minute is necessary. |
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I wonder if just the tube without superglue would work.
Or maybe a straw? I mean, superglue should be the last thing anyone tries! -------- If the rear of the plug is flush with the outer part of the tablet then maybe a toothpick with the end cut flat and a tiny dab of superglue would work. Hold toothpick against the base of the broken plug for about 20 seconds, then pull firmly. As I said only try this if the base of the broken plug is flush with the tablet outer. |
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Have you sorted it?
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as an aditional point, the new range of alligator and gorilla glues are very strong and would be ready,fairly soon to help, if something else is required
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Gorilla Glue tends to expand as it cures doesn't it?
I would say this would be a bad idea... Unless there is a new type of Gorilla Glue? |
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Many places seem to repair screens these days, with the screen removed it may be possible to push the pin out. Worth asking before you do something with glue you may regret.
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Gorilla Glue tends to expand as it cures doesn't it?
I would say this would be a bad idea... Unless there is a new type of Gorilla Glue? it does expand but a small amount is all thats required. the glue will cure as you watch it in a very short time and its extremly strong and is less brittle and durable then superglue which, can cause indelable smearing thats difficult to remove or disguise on plastic surfaces. ive found the alternative glues easier to remove and clean, if ive inadvertantly dropped a blob. its a personal preference but each to their own
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I wonder if the OP fixed it. It's annoying when people ask for help but don't update people with the results.
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it does expand but a small amount is all thats required. the glue will cure as you watch it in a very short time and its extremly strong and is less brittle and durable then superglue which, can cause indelable smearing thats difficult to remove or disguise on plastic surfaces. ive found the alternative glues easier to remove and clean, if ive inadvertantly dropped a blob. its a personal preference but each to their own