iphone headphone jack issue

Mister_Pister · 22 Oct 2009 at 19:39

So since yesterday my iPhone headphone jack has become very flakey - it has to be held in a certain position for the sound to come out properly (otherwise its much more muted, and staticy)

I was going to take it into the apple store but the problem is this; the supplied apple headphones seem to work ok. I know what apple is like with using non-apple stuff with their products and the only way I can prove it's busted is to show them using non-apple headphones.

Do you think this is gonna stop them honouring my warranty and fixin her up? Anyone had any similar experiences?

Engram · 22 Oct 2009 at 20:32

Are you sure it's not actually your headphones then?!

I'd hope that Apple wouldn't get in a tizz about you using non-Apple headphones. They did provide an industry standard headphone socket!

Mister_Pister · 22 Oct 2009 at 20:55

I've tried a bunch of different headphones in there - it's definately the socket. Yeah I think ill try my luck in the store anyway, but apple are...well apple!

int · 22 Oct 2009 at 20:57

Happened with my old iPod Touch, I don't think it likes being pushed around too much. I assume you've had the headphones in whilst the phone is in your pocket?

The pressure of your leg/jeans against the jack has probably damaged the socket

Mister_Pister · 22 Oct 2009 at 21:03

yeah more then likely...its about time the industry came up with a nicer socket - they are always the weak spot in most devices!

Amp34 · 22 Oct 2009 at 21:15

Yep, my creative had the same issue after a few years, my dad is also forever changing the jacks on radios in health clubs too.