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Help HTC One M9 headphone Jack broken.

solomonlusk10

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I was walking in an rv park with my mom and I was listening to music. I think I walked at a wrong angle and ended up breaking off the tip of the headphone plug off in the Jack. I have had success with a headphone splutter but it's rather finicky. Is there another method that's not require repair or having to send it in?
 
Something like this?
 

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Getting back to the broken tip inside the headphone jack, did it snap off pretty much flush with the edge of the phone casing? If it protrudes even a little you might be able to just yank it straight out using a pair of small needle nose pliers. Or if it broke off and the broken tip is receded inside the jack, and you have a pretty steady hand, take a toothpick and put a tiny (emphasis on tiny) droplet of crazy glue or epoxy on the end, adhere it to the plug end (NOT contacting the jack or phone), and then try to gently pull it straight out.
 
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Getting back to the broken tip inside the headphone jack, did it snap off pretty much flush with the edge of the phone casing? If it protrudes even a little you might be able to just yank it straight out using a pair of small needle nose pliers. Or if it broke off and the broken tip is receded inside the jack, and you have a pretty steady hand, take a toothpick and put a tiny (emphasis on tiny) droplet of crazy glue or epoxy on the end, adhere it to the plug end (NOT contacting the jack or phone), and then try to gently pull it straight out.
It's also I think stuck to the jack.
 
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I was walking in an rv park with my mom and I was listening to music. I think I walked at a wrong angle and ended up breaking off the tip of the headphone plug off in the Jack.

Lol :D walking at a wrong angle
Should I read that as "drunken antics"? :D

Or if it broke off and the broken tip is receded inside the jack, and you have a pretty steady hand, take a toothpick and put a tiny (emphasis on tiny) droplet of crazy glue or epoxy on the end, adhere it to the plug end (NOT contacting the jack or phone), and then try to gently pull it straight out.
This is actually brilliant advice. With a good light and a magnifier, as well as a steady hand I could see this being a possible solution to fishing the piece out.
If a toothpick is too small/weak, maybe a kebob skewer or chop stick (whittled down)
 
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Lol :D walking at a wrong angle
Should I read that as "drunken antics"? :D


This is actually brilliant advice. With a good light and a magnifier, as well as a steady hand I could see this being a possible solution to fishing the piece out.
If a toothpick is too small/weak, maybe a kebob skewer or chop stick (whittled down)
I just tried it. Nothing. Still stuck in there. [emoji31]
 
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Couple ideas for you:
  • Bring it to a watch/clock repair person or bring it to a jeweler. In both cases they should have the tools and know how for a minute job like this

  • Change up your glue. Try Gorilla Glue? Try Loctite, its made for metal? (Loctite also makes an awesome super glue for industrial use) JB Weld makes an epoxy for metal

  • Change up your "stick". Take apart a ballpoint pen, use the plastic tube that gravity feeds the ink. Clip off the end of the tube that is clean. Superglue should adhere to the plastic tube very well. Use the plastic/paper stick from a Q-Tip (cotton Swab)

  • Use the small straw from a juice box or Capri-Sun to "flex fit" around the connector - No Glue

  • Buy a Gripstick
 
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