Headphone jack tip stuck in Samsung I5500 Galaxy Europa

nimrod86

Hey, a while ago i got the tip of a headphone jack stuck in the headphone socket of my Samsung I5500 Galaxy Europa. Since then i can't play music, any media music or calls. Even when I make a call the mic is shut off presumably trying to use the non existent headphones as the mic. I brought it to O2 and was told that it would be €60 for them to take a look at it but not guarantee a fix. I sent it to Fonemenders and was quoted €35 for a fix but after 2 weeks of messing me around they said they can't fix it and sent it to Samsung to try, Samsung now want €130 to fix it and the phone only cost me €120!

So now, being desperate, does anyone know anywhere around the Dublin area that might be able to save my phone? its basically only good for texting as the headphone jack is the only thing wrong with it? Or does anyone have any not to extreme recommendations as to how to get the piece out?

Thanks,

nim

xsiborg

seemingly the best way is to use a 0.5mm drill bit-

http://yopauly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8

dont go near superglue and the likes!

nimrod86

xsiborg wrote: »

seemingly the best way is to use a 0.5mm drill bit-

http://yopauly.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8

dont go near superglue and the likes!

Will give this a try when I get my phone back from fonemenders!

nimrod86

thanks for the link but in the end i opened it up myself, found the bottom of the socket, a metal bit can move down a small bit, and pushed a pin up it and VOILA!!! it popped out, jack socket doesn't close as tight around jacks now but at least i can make calls again!!!