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Headphones Not Working on One Side on PC

Majic
Posts: 369 Forumite


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My headphones don't work on one side when plugged into PC. Have tried headphones in other devices and they work fine. Balance 50/50 in Settings. Not sure what the problem is?
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Check that the jack is fully pushed in.0
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If the plug is fully in the socket, then;
The socket is broken internally
There's a fault with the sound replay component on the PC
Are you using headphones with a 4-ring jack as opposed to 3?0 -
The left and right channel are on a different connection (the metallic circles on the jack). Either the jack doesn't go fully inside or one of the pins on the female part on the PC is bent/broken and doesn't connect.
Have you tried a different set of headphones on the same PC?0 -
I have tried a different set of headphones and the same problem occurs
One has 3 rings, one has 2 rings0 -
It could be faulty on audio jack.
Easiest solution is go to ebay and get USB sound adapter. It is something like £20 -
The vast majority of desktop computers has front and back audio connectors, have you tried both?0
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I'll try back later and see if it works0
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Check it doesn't have a bit of fluff, dirt,gunge of some sort in the socket of the PC.Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid0
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Get that excellent tool, the partially unbent paperclip, and have a rummage around in the socket, you might remove some fluff or debris that;s been in there. Or it could be a dry solder joint or something...0
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The vast majority of desktop computers has front and back audio connectors, have you tried both?I'll try back later and see if it works0
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