How To Solve Headphone Jack Problems

Lately iPhone problems have been more prevalent, especially regarding the headphones and headphone jack. These problems are being reported more and more, not only from iPhone users but across the Apple board. It has to be mentioned that if you are having problems with your iPod or iPhone and it is still under warranty, it is recommended that you take it to your nearest Apple store and have them take a look at it. After all they are the professionals and will be able to tell you whether it can be fixed or if it needs to be replaced.

Problems being reported are that the earphones only play from one side or not at all or that the music crackles, sounds fuzzy or fades in and out or to one side. It could also be that the headphones are not transmitting your voice. More often than not the problem lies with the actual headphone jack and not the headphones themselves. This could be caused by the internal contacts getting wet or not being able to make proper contact due to dirt or damage. Some have reported problems after upgrading the firmware but it has not been proven that it is the actual software that causes the problem.

Some ways to prevent these types of headphone jack problems is by ensuring that you do not leave headphones connected and wrapping the cord tightly around your iPod or iPhone. This could damage the input sensors within the jack and lead to them not connecting properly. It may happen that a tiny piece of lint could have become stuck inside the jack, this is solved by blowing compressed air into the jack while turning the phone in different angles. If you do not have compressed air, a vacuum cleaner or even hairdryer with the heat turned off could be used to try and clear lint and other pocket debris from the jack.

If the above method doesn't work it could be that the inside of the jack is dirty or sticky from something else. The way to solve this is by using a cotton bud and some rubbing alcohol. Remove most of the cotton from the bud so that it easily fits into the jack. Dip it in some rubbing alcohol and gently turn the bud to clean out the jack using slight pressure. While allowing the jack to dry thoroughly, examine the bud to see if there is any dirt present. If it comes out dirty you might have to repeat the process a couple of times. Be careful not to leave traces of cotton on the inside of the jack and use very little rubbing alcohol in the process. If this still does nothing to solve your problem you may need to replace the jack entirely.

The ICatchi Plug could be the solution to all of your headphone jack problems and iPhone problems. By simply inserting the plug into the headphone jack, it will prevent unwanted fluff, dirt and liquid from getting into the jack. It fits into any 3.5mm headphone jack and is compatible with most iPhone covers. Plans for launching a 2.5mm plug are also in the pipeline. Furthermore, the ICatchi Plugs are fully customizable with sports logos, flags, smilies and other fashionable signs and symbols for that added personal touch that will keep your iPhone looking trendy.

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Article Submitted On: March 30, 2011