How to fix headphones with your own hands - proven methods

Causes of headphone malfunction: what is it associated with

Suddenly broken headphones, of course, spoil the mood of any music lover. The reason may lie both in the device itself, on which the sound is heard, and in the details of the playback device. Let's take a look at the common reasons:

1. Broken wire at a plug or speaker. In this case, the sound through the headphones is not reproduced at all, or it appears partially, or is distorted. In some cases, you may hear a crackling sound in the membrane.
2. Sticking of the plug contacts. This is due to the frequent use of the device. For example, if moisture or dust accidentally gets on the plug and is not cleaned, it may be difficult to hear the speakers. Clogged contacts do not allow sound to pass through themselves, so there may be a complete absence of sound in the headphones.
3. The connector of the device being played is clogged. If the headphone jack in a player or phone is dusty or oxidized, there can be no question of transmitting sound to the membrane.
4. Kink in the cable. This can happen anywhere on the headphones: both in the middle of the wire and at the jacks. Often this problem occurs due to improper operation of the electronics. So think about how you treated him before.
5. Broken volume control. If there is such a control directly on your headphones, switching it over often can lead to a problem with sound reproduction. The fact is that in the event of a malfunction of this unit, the contact between the headphones and the sound reproduction device is broken.
6. Diaphragm malfunction (speaker element). This happens rarely and often due to dust, moisture, corrosion, or mechanical damage. Therefore, keep the device clean on a regular basis.

HELPFUL INFORMATION!

Earwax can get into the headphone speaker, causing it to malfunction: intermittent sound or no sound.

The wire on the headphones broke: how to find a break and fix it at home

First, you need to determine exactly whether the wire is broken or the breakdown of the electronic device is something else. To find a breakdown, you can use a multimeter or try to find a breakage mechanically. If everyone is familiar with the second method: it is enough to rub the wiring of both outputs, as you can hear an intermittent sound. The first method of determination requires skill in working with a multimeter.

Dialing a multimeter: the basics of the procedure

Using a multimeter makes the process easier and faster. To search, you must:

• make small cuts in the top layer of insulation near the speaker and plug, and then carefully remove the protective white or transparent layer;
• connect the black probe of the device to one cut, and the red one to the other, setting the desired voltage with the lever;
• if this section of the copper core is operational, then we continue to search until the device stops beeping.

It happens that the multimeter constantly emits a sound, so there is a possibility of suspecting a problem in the speaker or plug itself.

How to solder headphones so they work like before

A broken cable is recoverable, so don't rush to the store for new electronics. The only thing you may need (if not at home) is rosin and tin (this is the raw material for soldering):

1. Remove the insulating layer along with the protective one using special nippers. In this case, you need to completely remove the entire braiding.
2. Next, cut the wires in the damaged area so as not to split them. The cut should be perfectly smooth.
3. We warm up the soldering iron, in the meantime, we perform a reliable twist of the cut wires so that the contacts correspond to each other.
4. We apply solder to the soldering iron rod and process the pre-stripped conductors.
5. Next, we warm up the thermotubes (insulation for wires) and put them on the copper conductors, pay particular attention to the soldering points. It is important to further isolate these areas.

Replacing the headphone conductor: the basics of the process

If multiple damages are noticed on the conductor, then most likely soldering alone will not be enough. Most likely, this method will not solve the problem. Therefore, we will tell you how to replace a damaged cable with a new one:

1. Choose headphones you don't need, but with a working cable. To remove it, remove the insulating layer and carefully evaporate all connections.
2. In order to remove the contacts on the audio outputs, you need to carefully open the case so as not to break the wiring, we repeat similar actions with the second contact.
3. We solder the old wires from the necessary headphones, then carefully place the new conductor in the housings for the "ears" and solder the contacts on the plug and near the speakers.
4. Then we warm up the insulating layer and put it on the conductors; near the plug and the auditory outlets, we strengthen it with silicone tubes.
5. Let's connect the halves of the headphones with the Moment glue.

HELPFUL INFORMATION!

To keep the wires secure and your headphones last longer, tie a knot in each headphone housing, without straining the wires too tightly.

One earphone does not work: versatile reasons and how to fix the device

In addition to breaking the contacts on the headphones, other problems may arise, for example, the lack of the necessary drivers, a problem in the socket itself or clogged contacts.

A malfunction of one earphone can also lie in a damaged membrane. Of course, you can try to bend it into place, however, you must understand that this is a temporary phenomenon, and soon the device will completely fail without the possibility of repairing it.

The nuances of repairing a microphone on portable headphones

Microphone on headphones Is a rather fragile element that is more prone to contamination than the rest of the device. Often, it is because of a blockage in the microphone opening that the sound in both headphones starts to "junk". To get rid of the problem, you need to clean the mini device:

1. Prepare a cotton swab (preferably a wooden one, cotton wool is more secure on it) and fresh alcohol.
2. We remove the case from the microphone on the headset and treat all the particles with a neatly soaked cotton swab in alcohol. Proceed very slowly to avoid damaging the mechanism.
3. Wait until the moisture of the antiseptic completely dissolves, after which you can assemble the case and use the headphones with a microphone further.

Broken speaker on headphones, how to fix a gadget yourself

If, when trying to determine the cause of the non-working earphone, it was possible to find out that it was the speaker that was to blame, it is very time consuming to fix it. Even in service centers, you will be immediately offered to make a replacement for a new one. This device is quite microscopic, so its soldering is a delicate work that not every craftsman can do, and most of the devices cannot be repaired.

NSGOOD TO KNOW!

If your headphone speaker is being replaced by a workshop, be sure to get the exact part to match your device model. Beware of counterfeits, because Chinese speakers have the worst sound quality.

Volume control malfunction: can it be fixed

In theory, you can try to repair the volume control on your headphones, but only if you have the skill to work with radio devices. If you hear a crackling sound and a disturbance in sound reproduction during the rotation of the volume wheel, then it is time to change this mechanism. Often, the problem of this effect is associated with the violation of the integrity of the conductors directly in the Volume mechanism itself. In this case, you need to completely replace the device with a new one, since it is very difficult to get to the internal wiring, but it will be much cheaper and faster to re-solder.

Do-it-yourself headphone plug repair: a step-by-step guide

The plug on the headphones is a rather vulnerable element, and a breakdown on it occurs in most cases, and in order to fix it, appropriate experience is required. The Tenho.guru editors will tell you in detail how to fix a part without being a master, the first time.

Illustration	Description of action
	After making sure that the damage to the contacts is in the 3.5 audio jack, we proceed to dismantle it. To do this, cut off the plug from the main wire at a distance of 1.5-2 cm, remove the insulating layer from the wire (1.5 cm), and three contacts appear in front of you: yellow, green and red (green is the left earphone, red is the right one, and yellow is weight).
	Now we narrow the contacts using rosin and a soldering iron, after which we process the tips with tin for fastening.
	We cut off the plug, measuring the length equal to the length of the jack itself. Then we disassemble it until plastic appears, which separates the contacts.
	We determine which contacts are responsible for what: the first longest is the base (mass), the second is the right channel, the third is the left channel. Likewise, the inside of the plug: defined in mirror order.
	We fix the plug in a vice and solder our headphones: to the last contact - the green wire, the middle one - the red one, and the first (yellow) - the yellow wire. At this stage, we check the performance of the headphones on the phone or with a multimeter.
	We install heat shrink tubes, first thin so that it covers the wiring, and then wide, which we pull on the plug and reduce their size with a lighter. We preliminarily wrap the contacts with a thin nylon thread and fix them with glue “Moment.
	Our headphones are ready. Try to hide all the elements neatly so that the bumps are not visible through the heat shrink tubes, this is aesthetically ugly.

How to fix the headphone jack in modern phones

It is extremely dangerous to disassemble smartphones on your own: in the future you may not be able to cope with the reverse task - to assemble the phone case and its components into a single whole. Therefore, it is better to contact the wizard or study the following video in detail.

How to fix iPhone headphones, are there any differences from other devices

The procedure for restoring the operation of the headphones is the same for each of the devices. The only difference can be the method of disassembling the structure and the shade of the insulation of the internal conductors.

In Apple headphones, only the speakers and the housing for the audio outputs are individually made. Due to disassembly, it is impossible to reassemble them, the only way out is to fasten the plastic with Moment glue.

Home repair of a wireless headset and headphones

Reasons why it may not work Bluetooth headset, there can be many: the inability to charge, fewer working hours than it should be, or the lack of audibility in one of the audio outputs. To eliminate any of these problems, you will need to disassemble and detect the malfunction.

Basically, the problem is associated with battery failure. To disassemble the wireless headphone case, you need to remove both covers from the speakers, then remove the screws to access the board and battery. Pre-select the required model of the rechargeable battery and re-solder the old one to the new one. See an example of dismantling bluetooth headphones in this video.

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