[Evshrug]

I have a 5G iPod Video (30GB) which has been serving me very well since it was released years ago (and it still holds a decent charge, too).

Problem is that in the last two weeks or so a static pop has appeared. Seems to happen most with treble tones and any time the song decibels start to raise above a moderate volume. This even happens when I have my volume at 50%, 25%, in my PX100s or sony speakers (which are quite forgiving). Looking around the forum it seems the most likely cause is dirt and corrosion in the headphone port.

It's hard to see in there, but there are some light gray streaks on the white sides, and I THINK I see an orange spot on one of the contacts. How would I get in there and clean (an perhaps polish that contact) the headphone jack without breaking it?

Thanks for reading!

 

[MCC]

I've used a product called Caig Deoxit in the past to restore the connections on a 60's stereo receiver. It did a great job and previously unusable switches now work wonderfully. Follow the directions on the can and you should be fine- I'd probably spray a headphone plug with the product, twist it inside the player, and dry with a q-tip or similar. Spraying directly into the player probably isn't the best idea.

 

[dazzer1975]

get a new headphone jack and hold switch assembly for roughly $5 off ebay.

It is seriously an easy operation, just make sure you are grounded with an anti static wristband and your good to go.

The above info is assuming it is the headphone port, and not a problem with anything else.

 

[dazzer1975]

Headphone Audio Jack HOLD SWITCH IPOD Video 30GB CABLE on eBay, also Other, For iPod, iPod MP3 Accessories, Electronics (end time 30-Apr-09 17:33:48 BST)

YouTube - iPod Video Headphone Jack Installation

alternatively, you may want to try this first?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fHeh...eature=related

 

[Evshrug]

Thanks for the tip guys, esp since mine's out of warranty (I am the warranty!)