Headphones Not Working on One Side on PC

Majic

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?

neilmcl

Check that the jack is fully pushed in.

googler

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?

sal_III

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?

Majic

I have tried a different set of headphones and the same problem occurs

One has 3 rings, one has 2 rings

Cisco001

It could be faulty on audio jack.

Easiest solution is go to ebay and get USB sound adapter. It is something like £2

arciere

The vast majority of desktop computers has front and back audio connectors, have you tried both?

Majic

I'll try back later and see if it works

oldernonethewiser

Check it doesn't have a bit of fluff, dirt,gunge of some sort in the socket of the PC.

almillar

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...

sal_III

arciere wrote: »

The vast majority of desktop computers has front and back audio connectors, have you tried both?

Majic wrote: »

I'll try back later and see if it works

If it's the front then it's just a jack connected to the mother board on a pinout it might not be properly connected so you only get one channel and depending how confident you are rummaging inside the case you might be able to solve it if that's the case.