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    Gateway emachines, replace headphone jack

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by redhood9, Dec 27, 2010.

  1. redhood9

    redhood9 Newbie

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    my son bought a Gateway E-machines from Best Buy, about 4 months ago. It needs a new headphone jack (piece broke off in the jack).

    Best Buy wants to replace Mother Board ($382) to fix Headphone jack.

    Is this really necessary or is Best Buy scamming him? How do I fix it?
     
    redhood9, Dec 27, 2010
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Depending on the models, one should be able to replace the circuit board that controls the audio/mic - but it requires soldering and buying the part, which sometimes can be hard to find.

    Take it apart, look at it and decide.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 31, 2010
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