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Default Remove Broken Stereo Plug

On 7 Apr, 09:24, wrote:
A stereo plug has broken off inside the *stereo ( 3.5mm) socket *which
is part of a block of 6, *on my PC *, leaving the tip held in place by
the retaing device .

How can *I get it out?.


I would take a short length of stiff wire, attach a small solder blob
to one end and allow it to cool. Then insert the wire into the socket
ensuring the solder meets the tip, hold with pliers and heat with the
iron while applying inward pressure. The idea being that the solder
melts inside the socket and attaches the wire to the broken tip. Allow
to cool and (hopefully) remove the wire and attached tip. Use a low
wattage soldering iron and be swift, as otherwise you risk melting the
socket internally.

Joe