Has my Ipod had it??

[GregWhelan]

I have the 60GB video iPod, puchased in 2003/04 time.

The actual iPod is working fine, it's the headphones that are playing up.

Recently the sound was only coming through sporadically, and would change if I flicked the headphone lead or swivelled it. I thought it was just the headphones themselves, but it's not - I've tried 3 sets now and all of them have the same problem. So I'm guessing it's the actual headphone socket on the iPod.

Is it knackered? Can't imagine they can repair that particular part, and I'm way out of warranty anyway.

It will still be used as I play it on my iPod speakers at home and through the radio in the car, but I'll be gutted if I can't listen to tunes on headphones?

[Huggie Smiles]

Re: Has my Ipod had it??

i dont have any experience in these matters - but check out the ilounge forum - they sem to know or have experienced all these issues at some point - if no one here can help.

[ganjamo]

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First id go to the apple store if they can do something about it if not, there are plenty of DIY guides in order to fix your problem.
I used to work as an Apple Technician and this is a common problem, its usually the headphone jack that goes bust, if it doesnt fix it youll have to replace the logic board.
I think the part you need is this one:http://www.ifixit.com/iPod-Parts/iPo...itch/IF195-015

opening an ipod is a PITA but fixing it yourself is much cheaper and not that hard after youve opened it.

[Garrick]

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it works ok on your home system and everything else, just not headphones? that is really bizarre. my ipod uses the headphone socket for all those, so just curious.

[ganjamo]

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^^ I suppose his ipod speakers and in the car he uses the port in the lower part of the ipod.

[GregWhelan]

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^ Yep, I use the wide socket in the bottom when listening in the car and at home. The problem is definitely with the headphone socket itself.

Cheers for the input guys.

[GregWhelan]

Re: Has my Ipod had it??

First id go to the apple store if they can do something about it if not, there are plenty of DIY guides in order to fix your problem.
I used to work as an Apple Technician and this is a common problem, its usually the headphone jack that goes bust, if it doesnt fix it youll have to replace the logic board.
I think the part you need is this one:http://www.ifixit.com/iPod-Parts/iPo...itch/IF195-015

opening an ipod is a PITA but fixing it yourself is much cheaper and not that hard after youve opened it.

That guide is really detailed but I dont know if I would have the bottle to try it myself! I just know I'd screw it up. Will locate my nearest Apple store to see if they can fix it.

[F JOHN]

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greg just take it to a computer/electronics repair shop and tell them the headphone jack needs replaced...they will do it for you no problems...shouldnt cost no more then £35..or take it to the apple store and pay about £70...i do these all the time in my job...

[GregWhelan]

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^ Cool , will d. Now to find a reputable repair shop!

[GregWhelan]

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For anyone interested, I found a place that does it:

http://www.ukipodrepairs.co.uk

Seems to be located in the Brighton area. You diagnose the problem and they give you a quote. If you want the work done you pay upfront and send the iPod to them, they repair and return.

I was a bit wary but decided to take the plunge. Paid my £40, sent it off on Wednesday. They e-mailed today to say they received it, and 2 hours later e-mailed again to say that they had fixed it and that it was on the way back. So happy with that!