11-27-2011, 02:35 AM | #1 |
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Headphone jack loose
My headphone jack seems to be temperamental depending on which headphones I'm using. Seems there is a lot of play in it. If it moves the sound will stop from the headphones and come out the speaker. I have to jiggle it to get it to work again. Sometimes I have to pull it slighly out to get it to connect. Different headphones produce different results.
Anyone else having issues? Carol |
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11-27-2011, 10:32 AM | #3 | |
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Thanks. That's what I was afraid of. The thing works fine except for that. Always get nervous that I'm going to get one that doesn't work as good. Will call them tomorrow a.m. Carol |
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11-27-2011, 10:55 AM | #4 |
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Definitely call customer support.
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11-27-2011, 11:55 AM | #5 |
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Well, color me feeling silly. I was on the phone with my SIL. She just got a Fire also and was gonna bring mine over there today when we go to watch the game so we could compare. I tried a different plug and it snapped in as they should. So I thought, Hmmm. Tried the one I was trying last night and it fit fine now too. I wonder if something just lined up when I tried the different plug or if I was being overly gentle with pushing it in. Didn't think I was. But anyway, will definitely keep an eye on it. If it acts up I will call CS.
Will check hers out too. While they are watching the game, I'll be installing apps on her Fire. Carol |
11-27-2011, 12:14 PM | #6 |
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sadievan,
My headphone jack is loose, with the headphones often pulling out. This does not happen with either of my music players. It requires almost no force to detach the headphones. In fact, I have to remain still lest I cause them to fall out. In addition, the micro usb port is somewhat wobbly. Not extremely so, but the problem will probably worsen with use. Otherwise the unit feels very solid. My fear of getting a worse one in replacement is maybe irrational given that the two I/O ports aren't right, so I will call CS next week. I would like to hear how the headphone jack and usb port are on your sister-in-law's Fire. I have only had the Fire for two days, and would like to thank(!!) all those here who have provided information on Android, apps, and how to install those apps. Last edited by redbees; 11-27-2011 at 12:53 PM. Reason: clarification |
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Like I said earlier, I tried a different plug and this one just snapped in like it was supposed to. It was actually a cord for some external speakers I have. Has a plug on both ends. After that, my headphones work fine. Keeping fingers crossed. Carol |
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11-27-2011, 03:21 PM | #8 |
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sadievan,
I am going to buy another pair of headphones and will see if the problem persists. Thanks for your coming update. |
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