[GUIDE] Fixing Audio Jack + Wiring Info

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I've search about this,but I find only questions without proper answer.
Some answers are correct but not clear enough,at least for me (at that time).

So I decided to create this thread to help others who get the same problem with me.
WARNING:
Using Soldering Iron is required.
Don't do this if you are not used to a soldering iron.
Or you can ask someone with the capability using this guide.

THE PROBLEM:
Audio Jack/cable is somewhat broken or audio somewhat has noise or no audio at all.

THE SOLUTIONS:

1. Buy a new headset
2. Fix it yourself

To fix it yourself you need to know 3 things:

1. Where the damage(s) is(are).
2. Type of Jack
3. Wiring Diagram

Locating the damage:

1. Open the remote control using your finger nail.
2. Use a Multimeter (set it to resistance meter) to locate which connection is broken.
   (Follow the Multimeter link if you don't know what it is).
3. If you/your parents don't have a Multimeter, try using a small light bulb (1.5volt),an AA battery, a piece of PVC pipe (the length of the battery) & 2 pieces of cable (15 cm / 6 inches each would be enough).
   Try to build a flashlight with that,but use the other cable as a tester by connecting it to only 1 side of the battery.
   
4. If the broken part is/are the earpiece part,then you are lucky
   It's easier to fix & there is someone already posting about it here.
5. Else...some soldering is needed.
6. You'll need 3.5mm TRRS Jack (not the ordinary TRS jack)
7. Cut the Jack part & peel the cable.
   You'll find 6 wires after peeling the cable.
8. Check it first (using a Multimeter) if the wires are not the broken part.
9. If the wire(s) is(are) the broken part,You'll need a cable with the same structure (6 wires/sub cables inside)

Fixing:

Jack Diagram:
1 2 3 4 ______
< = = =|______|-------> Cable

1. Tip --> Left Channel
2. First Ring --> Right Channel
3. Second Ring --> Ground
4. Sleeve --> Microphone

Wiring Diagram:

1. Green --> Left Channel (+)
2. Red --> Right Channel (+)
3. Blue --> Right Channel (-),
   Red-Blue(inside the shielded one) -->Left Channel(-),
   Copper --> Microphone (-)
4. White --> Microphone (+)

Solder the wire sequentially according to both diagrams.
It work very nice,even the remote control

I hope it helps

Up Up & away

Originally Posted by d4rkkn16ht

I've search about this,but I find only questions without proper answer.
Some answers are correct but not clear enough,at least for me (at that time).

So I decided to create this thread to help others who get the same problem with me.
WARNING:
Using Soldering Iron is required.
Don't do this if you are not used to a soldering iron.
Or you can ask someone with the capability using this guide.

THE PROBLEM:
Audio Jack/cable is somewhat broken or audio somewhat has noise or no audio at all.

THE SOLUTIONS:

1. Buy a new headset
2. Fix it yourself

To fix it yourself you need to know 3 things:

1. Where the damage(s) is(are).
2. Type of Jack
3. Wiring Diagram

Locating the damage:

1. Open the remote control using your finger nail.
2. Use a Multimeter (set it to resistance meter) to locate which connection is broken.
   (Follow the Multimeter link if you don't know what it is).
3. If you/your parents don't have a Multimeter, try using a small light bulb (1.5volt),an AA battery, a piece of PVC pipe (the length of the battery) & 2 pieces of cable (15 cm / 6 inches each would be enough).
   Try to build a flashlight with that,but use the other cable as a tester by connecting it to only 1 side of the battery.
   
4. If the broken part is/are the earpiece part,then you are lucky
   It's easier to fix & there is someone already posting about it here.
5. Else...some soldering is needed.
6. You'll need 3.5mm TRRS Jack (not the ordinary TRS jack)
7. Cut the Jack part & peel the cable.
   You'll find 6 wires after peeling the cable.
8. Check it first (using a Multimeter) if the wires are not the broken part.
9. If the wire(s) is(are) the broken part,You'll need a cable with the same structure (6 wires/sub cables inside)

Fixing:

Jack Diagram:
1 2 3 4 ______
< = = =|______|-------> Cable

1. Tip --> Left Channel
2. First Ring --> Right Channel
3. Second Ring --> Ground
4. Sleeve --> Microphone

Wiring Diagram:

1. Green --> Left Channel (+)
2. Red --> Right Channel (+)
3. Blue --> Right Channel (-),
   Red-Blue(inside the shielded one) -->Left Channel(-),
   Copper --> Microphone (-)
4. White --> Microphone (+)

Solder the wire sequentially according to both diagrams.
It work very nice,even the remote control

I hope it helps

Thank you very much Sir.

Originally Posted by d4rkkn16ht

[*]Open the remote control using your finger nail.

What is this remote control you speak of?

Originally Posted by d4rkkn16ht

[*]You'll need 3.5mm TRRS Jack (not the ordinary TRS jack)

Where would I get such a thing?

Originally Posted by Hagenlund

What is this remote control you speak of?


Where would I get such a thing?

I'm assuming he is speaking of the in-line remote/amplifier/vol.control most "gaming headsets" come with.*


Quick Google search of "trrs" shot me to Amazon.com

thanks, worked like a charm

Originally Posted by Domba333

thanks, worked like a charm

Thanks a lot.