iPad Mini stuck in headphones mode

carrot_cake

Hi all

As the title says, my daughter's iPad mini is stuck in headphones mode, even though no headphones are attached. I think it may have got wet (even though it looked completely dry and would only have been a few splashes, it's in a case). Everything else is working fine, just no sound. As she is autistic, we really need sound as well.

I have tried plugging headphones in and taking them out again and also turning it off and on again (although it is turning itself back on automatically) and also the reset where you hold the power/home button together.

Any suggestions or is it knackered?

Thanks :-)

Anne_Marie_2

Some suggestions from other iPad users on Apple Forum.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4970502

carrot_cake

Thanks for the link but I've tried all those (with the exception of the compressed air) and nothing's worked.

Moneymaker

Try compressed air. If that fails, you've got nothing to lose so apply WD-40 to the headphone plug and work it in and out of the socket.

Anne_Marie_2

If it's still under warranty, take it in to an Apple store. Even if out of warranty, I'd still take it in, to see if they can help.

Fightsback

Moneymaker wrote: »

Try compressed air. If that fails, you've got nothing to lose so apply WD-40 to the headphone plug and work it in and out of the socket.

Nooooo !

Keep wd40 well away from electronic/electrical contacts, it's a contact killer.

Pity they banned 1,1,1-trichloroethane, the best contact cleaner ever.

Dom29

Id suggest putting a small screwdriver down being gentle but firm keep your finger on the volume buttons see if you can see it switching beween headphones mode and normal. Done a few in my time, worst case you damage the headphone jack but if careful you wont.

outofworksch

Have a look at some suggestions here from Apple 's own site
https://discussions.apple.com/search.jspa?facet=content&type=discussion&sort=relevanceDesc&showAnsweredFirst=true&q=Headphone%20mode