Headphones are a staple piece of everyday equipment. Most people use them to listen to music, songs, or podcasts. Some people even use them in their work environment to filter out noise.
With the rise of fitness apps, like Fitbit and Strava, headphones have added use cases as well. They allow you to listen to your fitness app instructions while you train!
Unfortunately, headphones can run into some problems. The wire can crack or break which would disable one side or the device completely. The inside wires can also get ripped which would have the same effect.
The most common problem with headphones is the plug connector breaking. This could be from pulling on the cord or dropping the device. Luckily, this is an easy problem to fix!
This article will talk about some ways to fix your broken headphones. Whether it be the internal wires, the plug connector, or general damage repair, this article has you covered.
Check for any loose parts
If your headphones have any parts that come off easily, like the plastic part that covers the ear or the part that connects the two headphones together, then you should check those are securely in place.
If they are not in place, then they could come off during use and potentially cause injury. If you notice they are not in place, take time to reattach them correctly.
This is a problem that can easily be fixed!
Many times, this issue arises when people attempt to repair their headphones themselves. It is easy to misplace pieces or reattach them incorrectly.
Try tightening the screws on the headphones
If the headphones are stuck in the extended position, try tightening the screws on the hinges. You want to make sure they are tight enough to stay in place, but not too tight that they hurt your head when you move around.
This is a common issue with earbuds, as people tend to pull on the cable to bring them back into position. The cables can get tangled as well, which pulls on the headphones.
The best way to prevent this is to always take good care of your headphones. Store them in a case or bag so they do not get tangled or damaged. Also, only pull on the cord if you have pulled the plug out- otherwise, just push down on the headphones button to re-position them.
Replace the earpieces
If the earpieces are broken, then you will need to replace them. Earpieces can be bought at many stores, like Walmart, Target, and Amazon.com.
Many of these stores also have sales where you can purchase plastic earpieces that are similar in quality to the ones Focalprice provides. These are not made by Focalprice, but are instead made by other companies that sell their products on Amazon.com.
There are many ways to find replacement earpieces for your headphones, so look around before buying new ones! You may even find better quality ones for less money elsewhere.
If you cannot find new earpieces, then try cleaning the existing ones or finding others that fit yours. You can also try gluing the inner part of the earpiece onto the top part to make them more sturdy again.
Replace the stem or neck
If the stem or neck of your headphones is broken, you can replace just that part. A stem is the piece that connects the earpiece to the wire and headpiece. A neck is just the headpiece, or where the earpieces meet the wire.
Most headphones have a universal neck and stem, so searching for these parts on eBay or Amazon is a great way to find replacements. You can also visit your local electronics store to see if they have any in stock.
If you have damaged earbuds that do not connect to a headpiece, you can simply buy new earbuds and swap them! This is a more cost-effective fix.
If your headphones are not working despite them being intact, then it may be due to problems with the wiring inside of them. Try checking out some wiring inside of them and seeing if any are torn or broken.
Re-align the pieces that moved
If one of the wires has pulled out of the headphone jack, you can fix this by re-aligning the metal pieces that connect the wire to the jack.
First, remove the metal pieces that connect the wire to the headphone jack. To do this, you will need to use a pair of tweezers to pull off the metal piece on the wire. Then, use your fingers to pull off the piece on the headphone jack.
Then, take a look at how the pieces are aligned on the inside of the headphone jack. You want to make sure that all of the pieces are aligned correctly so that when you re-insertthe wire, it connects to all of them. If any of these are missing, you can take out a pin and insert it into its place.
Put silicone oil on moving parts
If your headphones are breaking down because of the wires being pulled too hard, or the part that goes into the phone is breaking down, there is a quick fix for this!
You will need to go to a hardware store and find silicone oil. Take out the wires that are being pulled too hard and put a drop of silicone oil on the points where they connect to the speaker.
Then, take out the part that goes into the phone and put a drop of silicone oil on either end.
Blow dust out of speakers with compressed air
If your headphones have a problem with the speakers themselves, then you can try to fix them!
The first thing to try is to blow any dust or dirt out of the speakers. This can be done with a can of compressed air. Just make sure you get as close to the speaker part as possible when you do this.
Compressed air can be found at most hardware stores and some local grocery stores. It is also not too expensive, so that is a plus!
After you do this, if there is still a problem with the headphones, then try replacing the wires and reassembling the headphones to see if that fixes it.
The problem may also be due to damage to the wires or the internal components of the headphones.
Wash hairies in gentle soap water
If your headphones are covered in lint or hair, you can either brush them off or wash them!
To wash your headphones, add your headphones to a small bowl filled with warm-hot water. Add a very small amount of gentle soap and stir. Let the pieces soak for as long as possible to allow the soap to penetrate the pieces.
Drain the bowl and gently rub the pieces dry with a towel. Lay out the pieces to dry overnight so they do not get mold or fungus.
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