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[H] Headset messing up

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JonsaBoy
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Denmark457 Posts
September 30 2009 19:12 GMT
#1
I've been having some trouble with my headset. A couple of months ago i developed a bad habit of chewing on the wire of the headset whenever battles started to get tough. Now, i think because of this, its messed up. Whenever i use it, i only have sound in one ear. I guess this is because of a loose connection, as i can tie some knots on the wire, and i'l get the sound in the other ear as well. However, sometimes the sound goes out, and i have to readjust those knots on the wire to get the sound back. Furthermore, the microphone doesn't work anymore either, no matter how much i try to fix that. Anyone have an idea what i can do about this? I have absolutely no experience in this, but i was thinking perhaps the part of the wire where there's a loose connection can be cut off or something and the wire can be put back together again. Your thoughts?

(furthermore, i don't chew on my wire anymore, however wierd it may sound to do something like that)

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tirentu
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Canada1257 Posts
September 30 2009 19:14 GMT
#2
If you've chewed through the wires on your headset, you can theoretically fix it up with some leet electrical wiring skills, but you're better off tossing it and getting a new one.
JonsaBoy
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Denmark457 Posts
September 30 2009 19:17 GMT
#3
Problem is right now, money is short. I'd rather not get a new headset. I just bought it a few months ago.
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Altar
Profile Joined May 2008
United States577 Posts
September 30 2009 19:20 GMT
#4
My headphones had the same problem because i was bending the shit out of the wire. Had to get a new pair.
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Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25998 Posts
September 30 2009 19:24 GMT
#5
Cut the damaged area out, strip the insulation, connect like wires securely, wrap in electrical tape.

I actually have no idea about this specifically, but because they are just wires, logic tells me if there is a solid connection throughout it will work properly.
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kerr0r
Profile Joined September 2008
Norway319 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-30 19:27:59
September 30 2009 19:27 GMT
#6
If the break is somewhere in the middle of the wire, and not near the ends, I see no problem with cutting the broken part off, soldering the wires together and patching it all up with electrical tape. Just make sure you treat it nicely from now on cause the solder will make it really easy to break again.
e: What chill said.
fusionsdf
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada15390 Posts
September 30 2009 19:58 GMT
#7
On October 01 2009 04:24 Chill wrote:
Cut the damaged area out, strip the insulation, connect like wires securely, wrap in electrical tape.

I actually have no idea about this specifically, but because they are just wires, logic tells me if there is a solid connection throughout it will work properly.


it will
I've done this before.just find where the short occurs (by bending it - or in this case at the knots) cut it, and tape it as said above. The main problem is making sure its a strong enough connection so that pulling lightly on it doesnt short it out again
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temps
Profile Joined April 2005
Canada62 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-09-30 20:15:46
September 30 2009 20:11 GMT
#8
I've never done this with headphones but I have repaired 2 cell phone chargers and 1 wii component cable due to a puppy who like to chew on everything...

cut out the damaged area, get some wire strippers.. or carefully use a knife and cut off the plastic insulation.. there is going to be more then one wire inside.. separate all the different wires. do the same thing for the other side.

Now, you can just twist the matching wires together and wrap with electrical tape.

Good luck!

edit: found you a link! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Headphone-Repair-for-Broken-Wires/
JonsaBoy
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Denmark457 Posts
September 30 2009 20:46 GMT
#9
I think I'l try this. I know someone who is really good with a soldering iron and eletrical stuff generally, i guess im just too scared of messing things up even more, so i'l ask him if he can do it. Thanks again!
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Durak
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Canada3685 Posts
September 30 2009 21:54 GMT
#10
Out of curiosity, what headset is it? Also, maybe you can return it under warranty. Sennheiser has a 2 year warranty period, I think, which is great.
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