Broken Creative Fatal1ty

[waggythegeek]

So, a friend of mine (no names, @ElectroVolt ) decided it would be a good idea to yankon my headset, a pair of creative fatal1ties. Ihave determined that the error is in the volume/mute controller because when I push the wire deeper in, sound returns to the right ear. Any ideas on how to fix? can I RMA for this?

[The Official Czex]

So, a friend of mine (no names, @ElectroVolt ) decided it would be a good idea to yankon my headset, a pair of creative fatal1ties. Ihave determined that the error is in the volume/mute controller because when I push the wire deeper in, sound returns to the right ear. Any ideas on how to fix? can I RMA for this?

 

The wire is frayed. Replace the jack.

 

EDIT: Did some research... Repairing them isn't worth it. Just buy a new set.

[waggythegeek]

The wire is frayed. Replace the jack.

and I would go about that how?

[The Official Czex]

and I would go about that how?

 

As I said, it's not worth the money. You'd be better off buying new ones. But you can replace the jack fairly easily. You'll need a new jack (RadioShack sells some... Make sure you get the stereo ones, not the monos). You'll also need a lighter (I recommend candles), and a soldering kit. 

 

EDIT: The lighter is only necessary for enameled wires (to burn off the enamel of course!). 

 

EDIT: EDIT: I enjoyed your build log on your Black Recluse, by the way.

[waggythegeek]

As I said, it's not worth the money. You'd be better off buying new ones. But you can replace the jack fairly easily. You'll need a new jack (RadioShack sells some... Make sure you get the stereo ones, not the monos). You'll also need a lighter (I recommend candles), and a soldering kit. 

 

EDIT: The lighter is only necessary for enameled wires (to burn off the enamel of course!). 

 

EDIT: EDIT: I enjoyed your build log on your Black Recluse, by the way.

 

Thanks.

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[The Official Czex]

Thanks.

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I guess it's a habit of mine to edit a post multiple times instead of just posting again.