#2 EZ PLUG - How to Repair or Fix Headphones (Headphone Jack)

[bugbab720]

Does this work for skullcady or beats or bose headphones?

[RichsMethods]

@bugbab720 It should. Check out my 3rd video hyperlinked in this video- at the 1:00 time-point I explain which plug to purchase. Thanks for watching!

[95FDV]

does this work as well as soldering?

[RichsMethods]

@95FDV Yes, it's what I am currently using on my headphones.

[jphallig]

after a lot of trial and error i managed to get it to work without disrupting the right bud sound which kept going out when i put the cover on :D

[RichsMethods]

@jphallig Nice!

[IxXSwtVengeanceXxI]

Oh dang. Sorry to bother again, my stereo plug has this spring thing too, do you leave them there in that position like how it is in the video above? If thats the right way, im wondering what can u do to secure it, its quite shaky and the end of the spring is quite huge comparing with my black wire diameter. Do you use heat shrink tube to close it? Or what other method?

[jphallig]

@IxXSwtVengeanceXxI please let me know the solution to this cause im wondering the same thing D:

[IxXSwtVengeanceXxI]

@jphallig Sorry I'm not sure which solution you want to know because I asked RichsMethods 2 questions actually. Anyway if ur asking about the spring, i left it in the position like it is above in this vid, I used strong uhu glue(not superglue) to glue the spring head(internal) and the screw threads so it is more sturdy, will be wrapping heat shrinks from the plug all the way to the springs connecting to the wire. For wires i burnt off the colour insulation, including white fibres and soldered it

[RichsMethods]

@IxXSwtVengeanceXxI I just left it the way it is. I know it seems a little lose, but I placed the plug on my headphones when I posted this video. Knock on wood it's been fine. I've pulled on it too, but it's been fine. The heat shrink tube though isn't a bad idea to give it a nice fit and finish. Thanks for watching!

[IxXSwtVengeanceXxI]

Ops. I just watched the other videos. It showed how to remove that coating, lighter or sand paper. You have lots of good tips n instructions. Please ignore my previous question. Thank you!

[IxXSwtVengeanceXxI]

Hi RichsMethods, I have a similar 3.5mm stereo plug too but it needs to be soldered. I stripped the black insulating wire and theres Red, Green and Copper. In the red n green, theres white wires inside, must I strip the colouring off and solder the white-greyish wire to make the connection work? If so, do u have any idea how to get the coloured wire off from the white? its like winded together... Thx alot!

[RichsMethods]

@IxXSwtVengeanceXxI First, make sure you have the right plug-beings there is an extra wire you may need another plug. Check out my 3rd video at the 1:00 timepoint- I explain which plug you may need.  If you still need the plug I show in this video (2nd video), then I'd probably strip the white wire as well and connect it with both the red and the green wires. Do you find the white wire inside both the red wire and the green wire?

[IxXSwtVengeanceXxI]

@RichsMethods Yeah I saw your 3rd video, mines the plug with 2 black lines. Sorry the white wire i meant in the green and red wire are actually thin fibre like materials that i found out that it could be burned off with a lighter. Winded around those white barbie-hair like fibres are the brown(copper?) wires that i soldered to the pins. I fixed 6 earpiece 2 days ago, all is working good! except for 2 Sony's, the brown(copper) wire in the red and green seemed to get burnt off. =/

[anipedo]

do i need to remove the fibers to actually make it work. i know the outer layer of the wire needs to be sanded but you didn't say anything about the fiber?

[RichsMethods]

@anipedo Yes, the white fibers (they are white correct?) needs to be removed as well.

[SuperEb360]

how much is it?

[RichsMethods]

@SuperEb360 I think it's around $4.

[MrMERK45]

so what fucking cable goes where?

[skerples]

I. LOVE YOU!!!! THIS SAVED MY SENNHEISERS :')))

[skerples]

how would you suggest connecting the wires for this jack? i tried the burn method because there is a plastic coating on all the wires and if u put it through the hole and put the screw on it brakes

[RichsMethods]

@skerples burning the wires probably makes them brittle. Instead try using sandpaper, wire cutter, or a utility knife (if you can) to expose the wire. In my first headphone video I show how I used the sandpaper method (go to the 3:55 time-point in my 1st headphone video, which is hyper-linked in this video).

[skerples]

so i found some white barbie hair like stuff along with the three wires, you think thats just for added protection or something?

[RichsMethods]

@skerples That's the insulation. You can cut it off so you get a better connection with the plug, but try to keep as much as you can to prevent any feedback. I think I cut most of mine off and it sounds great to me so don't stress about it.

[KassperDahmer]

Why buy that when you could buy new headphones

[oOXplatosOo]

I have ibeats by dre headphones and it used a trrs plug for the built it microphone and volume adjust, can I use this EZ Plug instead of the trrs plug?...I can care less if the microphone or volume adjust don't work after.

[RichsMethods]

@oOXplatosOo Yes you can use it, just cover the other exposed wire (the volume adjustment and microphone) with electrical tape so it doesn't mess with the other connections.

[VoitoINkasSABLE]

Do you know another site than radioshack? because i am not living in the US

Thanks

[RichsMethods]

@VoitoINkasSABLE I get this question a lot, unfortunately I do not know of any other websites.

[MrBakoso]

Thanks you for the video. Can i use this one to fix my ibeats with volume control and mic? If i just connect the ground wires and the audio wires will they work even if i dont connect the mic/volume wire??? (i just need the sound and i dont want to solder)

[MrBakoso]

@MrBakoso nevermind you've already answered to a similar question in your third video!!!

Thanks .

[RichsMethods]

@MrBakoso Oh, just saw this...ha. Thanks for watching!

[RichsMethods]

@MrBakoso Yes this should work if you just want sound. You'll need the plug in my "Video #3" if you want your microphone and volume wire to also work, but you'd have to solder.

[TheComputerNerd0101]

Do you know how I can buy this in Norway?

[RichsMethods]

@TheComputerNerd0101 No sorry, I've only seen the plug on the RadioShack website, the link is in the description below my video.

[caml53]

Thanks for this video! Even a female like me can do this! I soldered them and I am back in business. What a savings!

[chrispalmo]

Whether or not there are screws or some other nifty hook, you must ALWAYS USE SOLDER to achieve a proper electrical connection.

Soldering is not welding - soldering requires a mechanical connection (twisted wires, wires twisted around a screw etc.) to be present before the solder is used to increase the connection surface from the wire to the contact.

Solder should always be used for any connection through which you wish to hear consistent and reliable sound

[RichsMethods]

@chrispalmo Thanks for the tip! I haven't soldered mine yet and they seem to sound fine. However, soldering them would probably increase the quality of the sound. Thanks again for watching!

[SlAkWuN]

anyone from australia know where i can get this from?

[RichsMethods]

@SlAkWuN You can get it from RadioShack's website (the link is in the description below the video), or at RadioShack itself. If you don't have access to either then I'm not sure where you can go. Do you have an electronics store in Australia comparable to RadioShack?

[SlAkWuN]

@RichsMethods i tried to order online but said it was out of stock or something i'll try again later thanks for the videos

[algerich]

I got a steelseries headphone, been using it for a couple of months and then the black part on the jack itself was removed (mine is green, probably depends on the head/earphone cause on my iPod's earphones, it's white) and I don't know how to fix it. Is there a way to fix it without actually changing the plug itself?

[RichsMethods]

@algerich If the headphones still work, then you don't need to remove the plug. I'd just place some electrical tape neatly over the exposed part. Even if the headphones aren't working, the electrical tape might help insulate the exposed plug. If that doesn't work, then you'll probably have to replace the plug. Does your SteelSeries have a microphone? If it does, check out my "Video #3", which is hyperlinked in this video in the upper left corner. Good luck & let me know if you need more help!

[algerich]

@RichsMethods Sorry, just saw the reply. The part that was actually removed was the black circular thing near the end of the jack on your video. It does work but I need to tweak it a bit and insert the plug about 3/4s in, but if by any chance it moved, the sound would just go on but the voice is a bit garbled. Not sure if that's what you mean by the exposed part, I'm pretty nub about fixing headsets. And yes, mine does have a microphone but the wirings are separated. More help pls

[RichsMethods]

@algerich I would probably replace your plug. Did your plug originally have only two black rings like I do in this video? If it does then you'll need this plug. Just follow the directions I have in my first video (Video #1). Or if you saw in my Video #3, I show a plug with 3 rings on the plug at the 1:00 time-point. I also have directions on that video showing how to connect that particular plug.

[algerich]

@RichsMethods 2 rings in it. They're actually green, would that make a difference? Already tried looking for a replacement plug but it seems that everyone here is a bit nab in repairing headsets as well. I'll try and look for one this Sunday. I'll check it out and give you a heads up if my brain starts fogging up when I've started repairing it. Cheers!

[RichsMethods]

@algerich No the color of the rings doesn't make a difference.

[theCopyKats]

Is there a non-solder TRRS plug.. because my full headset skullcandy headphones go in and out and they are only 2 months old :S

[theCopyKats]

@theCopyKats Or a way to put all 4 wires on the regular non-solder jack?

[RichsMethods]

@theCopyKats Unfortunately, I don't know of one:(

[asabatino1980]

i've looked in several stores, radio shack included. i cant find this plug anywhere! can you post a link on where exactly to buy it?

[RichsMethods]

@asabatino1980 When you go to this video click on the "show more" tab. Under that tab there is a hyperlink to RadioShack's webpage for this plug. YouTube won't let me post websites in the comment section, or I would just post the link here. If you have any problems finding the link, let me know because I can send it to you in a message.

[asabatino1980]

@RichsMethods thanks dude, got it!

[freeballin321]

@asabatino1980 at radio shack its usually in like a big slide-out cabinet. with like fuses switches etc.

[digitalyze]

wich color did you put where? i have the exact same colours of cable,

thx

[RichsMethods]

@digitalyze For more clarification, go to my original headphone video which is hyperlinked in the upper left corner of this video for more clarification. Go to the 7:15 time point, I show where to place the wires (of course you won't have solder like show in that video).

Place the copper ground on the large outside connector (7:15), the red wire goes on the next smaller outside connector (8:33), and the green wire connects to the inside connector (10:50).

[digitalyze]

@RichsMethods thx your vid really helped me out!

[mattibdtx]

dude. stop breaking your bose headphones.

[Dzincool]

I have a problem with headphones. The sound that should come from the left side I hear it from right side, and same with the right side. I have 2x headphones and the same problem on both. Please help, Sound come from left i hear on bouth thats the problem :$ sry for bad english

[Dzincool]

@Dzincool The sound I hear is always the same, does not recognize the hand? Help

[RichsMethods]

@Dzincool Interesting. It might be the plug. Have you replaced it before? If it is the original plug then maybe try reconnecting a new plug (there might be some cross talk between the wires causing the problem you mentioned). It could also be the player you are using. Did you try using the headphones in different devices and still have the same problem?

[Dzincool]

@RichsMethods i try my headphones on laptop and same problem :/

[Dubswitch]

@RichsMethods please put a tut on this?



[1clydefrog]

if i have headphones with an inline mic and volume control, but i don't want to use the mic/vol. control, can i just use this method to repair them and only attach the green red and copper wires? btw my headphones are the apple in ear headphones

[RichsMethods]

@1clydefrog Ya I think it'll work, just make sure to tape off the Red/Green striped wire (microphone/volume adjustment) to prevent it from making contacting with the other wires. If you want to see what the wires look like in the Apple earphones just check out my third vid.

[PengwonH]

Do they work with inline mic headphones?

[RichsMethods]

@PengwonH Check out my third headphone video to find the answer. In that video I explain which headphone plug you may need and where to purchase it. You can find that video linked in the upper right corner of this video, or just go to my channel and view the video: "#3 How to Fix or Repair Iphone Earbuds (Headphones) with Microphone"

[islclr96isaac]

Is it a good idea to get mini screws and use them on the first headphone jack?

[RichsMethods]

@islclr96isaac If you can find screws that will fit correctly I'm sure it'll work just fine.

[romeocastellanos]

Try tying a knot ( maybe two or three times over the original knot) before putting the housing back nn the plug. This will restrict the movement of the line and put sterss on the knot- not on the wires.

[RichsMethods]

@romeocastellanos Thanks for the tip!

[rogeliozim456]

thanks dude! my external computer speaker blew out recently and Im gonna go pick one of these guys up asap!

[ilovesteamandlego]

Sadly there's no radioshack at where I am :(

[wilds928]

do a TUTORIAL so it can be easier pls

[notreallydaedalus]

Careful, folks. I just picked one up at Radio Shack a couple hours ago, thinking I was getting the screw terminals. The one I received is a solder-style. The front of the package says "Goldseries 1/8" Stereo Plug"... but on the back it says "1/8" 3-conductor stero [sic] phone plug. Strain-relief. Solder terminals."

They might have two models, or they may have just changed it.

[RichsMethods]

@notreallydaedalus Interesting. Thanks for the heads up!

[2011dtish21]

@RichsMethods Hey, since your BOSE headphones are so messed up in the plug, maybe you should get a different pair? or it could be your last repair failed.

[RichsMethods]

@2011dtish21 No its because I yanked on the old plug by accident when pulling it out of my bag, and I was too lazy to solder them back on. Then I found this plug so and its been working since. 

[RichsMethods]

@notreallydaedalus I know this was a while ago when you posted this, but was the model number: 274-869 ? Just disregard this if you don't know. Thanks again for watching.

[byga0o0]

@RichsMethods no thank u u got my Rocnation Aviator back to life

[byga0o0]

thanks man Can u post a tutorial or tell wat cables to wat

[RichsMethods]

@byga0o0 Sure, its the same setup as my original video (the hyperlink to it is in this video or just go to my channel and you'll find it there. Its a little long, but it explains it pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[benj8706]

radio shack do not sell outside of the US does anyone know where to get the screw on audio plug in the UK

[RichsMethods]

@benj8706 Sorry for the last response. I didn't read your whole comment. I'm not sure where you can buy this other than at Radio Shack.

[786Dajamz]

I live in the UK. Does anyone know where i can buy this ?

[RichsMethods]

@786Dajamz

You probably can get if off the RadioShack website. Apparently you cannot post links to websites when you reply to comments on youtube, so I'll have to explain to you how to find it.

Go to the RadioShack website and in the search box up top enter "274-869" This is the model number of the headphone plug in the vid. This should be the plug. I'm not sure why it says "Mini..." in the title on the website, however, the picture they have looks correct.

Good luck!

[MrTNA2003]

@786Dajamz go on google and type cricklewood electronics

[comanderkl]

@786Dajamz There is a store in the UK called maplin.

I would say it is the UK equivelent to RadioShack

[mamothcar1]

I just bought that one at RadioShack! Theres another guy on youtube that does a video using this same one. So I am going to use ideas from your older video and his and it should work out just fine. I have a old pair of Sony 7506 professionals that I really love. However my 13 year old thinks you can just PULL THE CORD!!!! --- anyway thanks for the videos!

[RichsMethods]

@mamothcar1 Sweet. Thanks for the post and good luck!

[NinjaDentist]

I'm SOOOO aware now!

[hulk8222]

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[TheWarBullet]

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[Unknown543214649]

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[chingstahBOY]

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[shaconoboy]

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[shaconoboy]

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[RobH0629]

Nice idea Rich, that makes it safer and easier to fix..Not only that, I believe the gold plated ones are better conductors and have better sound quality, but what do I know? :-) "I will see you on YouTube!" :-P

[RichsMethods]

@RobH0629 Actually, I just wanted to put some bling on the end of my plug. Thanks man!

[obscuresword]

@RobH0629 They do actually, ususally most higher end headphones have gold plated instead of silver and youi can really tell the difference

[terryeddyterry]

first!