Minelab Headphones Need Repair

[stevewilko]

The headphone jack is the culprit.

I have 2mm movement of the audio signal cable into the headphone jack.
I can get the audio to cut out if I gently push and pull the slack in this connection.

Is there an effective repair that I can do myself and how do I get inside the black end cap?
Is it a job for the local guitar shop as it "appears to be" a standard amplifier jack?
Do I return it (warrantied) to Minelab's Service Centre as best recourse?

Thnx in advance,
Steve.

 

[B5MECH]

Maybe ring minelab and see if it is covered under their warranty, possibly not, so if you sent it to them it would comeback with a charge
If it's a normal headphone jack try and get a gold plated one but you'll have to check the female end for wear as well
plug a different set in to test
Jaycar has most parts but the music shop might sell better quality ones

 

[user 4485]

If they are under warranty return them to the dealer or direct back to Minelab.
If they failed under normal use then they will be covered. Minelab "branded" headphones have a 3 year warranty - you may as well use it unless you need them repaired straight away.

 

[vstrom]

My mate has had 3 sets replaced by minelab for his sdc so use the warranty .

 

[stevewilko]

OK Lads,

Many thanks for your assistance.

I will get an external speaker organised to see me through while sending the warranty job to Minelab.

Such a great level of assistance here on forum.

Cheers!

Going out to Blackwood, Albion today til Sunday.

Steve