Atomic Radio Workshop 4

My headphones have lots their conector plug! Only the power of the soldering iron can save them

Will I succeed in repairing my head phones?

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• headphone
• repair
• miniplug
• 3.5mm
• wiring
• soldering
• iron

[jackpfree]

is it possible that if my cable is too thin that this will not be possible?

[atomicradiotheater]

If the wire is too thin it's possible the solder is causing too much electrical impedence (if the signal is VERY low voltage).

More likely you have a crossed connection causing the signal to complete before it gets to the speaker. make sure you tape the solder point so it doesn't touch the ground :)

[YouLoveInsomnia]

Thanks a lot for the vid! Headed to radioshack now in hope to save my headphones

[atomicradiotheater]

Good Luck :)

You may want to use and epoxy to seal it to prevent wear on the wires.

[JayZTupacNas]

pretty cool. i'm gonna try this tomorrow on Sony Noise Canceling headphones and hopefully it works. thanks for the post.

[atomicradiotheater]

Let me know how it turns out :)

I think it's such a shame that consumer electronics are usualy thrown out rather than modded or repaired.

[hiddel2003]

lol that song is on a old transformers movie. epic. and thanks for the vid, its very helpful.

[atomicradiotheater]

if you mean by rewiring the headset, you're right. i had thought about it, but the casings for the ear cups are solid cast rather than a joined or sealed piece. Perhaps if this repair job fails and I'm feeling brave I'll do that

[scientyREAL]

you could make that headphones stereo...

nice vid...

[kallie3000]

U is teh man