3.5mm plug bent, now right driver won't play.

[Zah]

So while moving my PC, my cord got caught, and the 3.5mm plug for my 700X bent.  I put it back to a normal position, but now the right driver no longer works.  Is there an effective way to repair the plug, or will I have to purchase a new pair of headphones?

[Samppa221]

So while moving my PC, my cord got caught, and the 3.5mm plug for my 700X bent.  I put it back to a normal position, but now the right driver no longer works.  Is there an effective way to repair the plug, or will I have to purchase a new pair of headphones?

I'm not sure if it would work but you could just snap the cable from the plug strip it and solder it into a new plug.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-3-5mm-1-8-Stereo-Male-Audio-TRS-Gold-Plated-Jack-Plug-Adapter-Connector-/140918919529?hash=item20cf6c1169:g:fPQAAOxycSdR1s2Q

[Zah]

I'm not sure if it would work but you could just snap the cable from the plug strip it and solder it into a new plug.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-3-5mm-1-8-Stereo-Male-Audio-TRS-Gold-Plated-Jack-Plug-Adapter-Connector-/140918919529?hash=item20cf6c1169:g:fPQAAOxycSdR1s2Q

I was expecting to have to do that, yea.  Well, unfortunately it will have to wait until tomorrow as everything today is closed.

[mechanicalfluff]

Totally agree with above, that's the way to do it. If you're new to soldering, even go to a 1/4" plug and adapt (if you're like me and never really move your headphones).

 

To see if there was any damage to the cable in between, take a paperclip and an AAA or AA battery to the end of it. Should hear a sound as you make the connection.

 

Tip is left, middle is right, top (closest to the cable) is ground.

[Zah]

Totally agree with above, that's the way to do it. If you're new to soldering, even go to a 1/4" plug and adapt (if you're like me and never really move your headphones).

 

To see if there was any damage to the cable in between, take a paperclip and an AAA or AA battery to the end of it. Should hear a sound as you make the connection.

 

Tip is left, middle is right, top (closest to the cable) is ground.

I have one last question, I got the plug back to a normal position.  I am still assuming, however, that cables inside are no longer making contact (because the right driver resumes working with fidgeting).  If I take it apart and resolder without a new plug, would that still be fine, or will the original bend (despite being bent back) make it unsuitable for use now?