the 3mm jack audio output on my laptop is broken?

Question

, can this be replaced or might there be another way of outputting sound

Answer 1

This isn't a difficult component to replace but it does require dismantling a fair bit of the machine so the labour charge will be fairly significant for a very, very cheap component.

Try using usb speakers instead -

http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Speakers.html

Answer 2

Yes, it can be replaced. Not a job I envy you doing. You really need to take the thing apart and then get one that matches. On mine it looks like a circuit board mounted socket lined up to a hole in the case. The place to get one is Maplin and you'll need solder and a soldering iron. I bought a new iron, I think it was from Maplin that runs on lighter gas. It's very good and works as a little blow lamp too. There is another socket that is a video out socket - I forget what that's called. You can basically add a monitor. I'm not sure if that has sound. But the best thing is to replace the headphone socket.

Answer 3

part u mention is hardly one $

check-out if u get a handy mechanic & ask 4 estimates

if reasonable .. go ahead
if u can dismantle self & do soldering, check with manual 4 dismantling operations / instructions.

u'll need a 10 - 15 watt solder iron
25 watt if u'r an expert

else usb audio !

Answer 4

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill got here tumbling after. Up were given Jack, and residential did trot As quickly as he ought to caper He went to mattress and certain his head With vinegar and brown paper.

Answer 5

you could buy some usb speakers or you could take the notebook to the shop and replace the sound card on the board it will cost a few dollars

Answer 6

Have Lynden & Asen walked on water & suddenly ended up in the UK ?