D5000 broken :(
Nov 20, 2012 at 7:07 PM Post #2 of 10
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dubleon said:
Hi all,
 
The plug on my D5000s got bent in my laptop and not only one channel works. Anyone know how I can replace the plug/what type i need?
 
Thanks,
 
Leon
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You have to re-terminate the cable with a 3.5mm termination. You can look up how to do this (Google/YouTube) yourself. Or you can have a professional do it (like Brian over at BTG Audio). Depends how much money you are willing to spend and how professional you would like it to be.
 
Very best,
 
Nov 20, 2012 at 7:26 PM Post #4 of 10
Not complicated, all you need is to follow the instructions carefully. 
 
Neutrik makes good 3.5mm jacks. 
 
Nov 20, 2012 at 7:34 PM Post #5 of 10
If you don't' feel comfortable doing it or it's gunna cost you too much, you can PM me.

I'll do it for you for you free you will just have to pay for the connector and the shipping both ways obviously. I have an unused Neutrik. You can just order me a replacement.
 
Nov 21, 2012 at 3:46 AM Post #6 of 10
Hi, thank you SO MUCH for the quick reply and really generous offer Doc-holliday! Unfortunately I will be in the UK for the next couple of months before I'm back in the USA. I would really like to give this a go myself and learn along the way. Does anyone know of a good guide? I have found some. Neutrik plugs in the UK here:

http://www.bryant-unlimited.co.uk/NYS231

But im a bit worried as they seem so cheap ($1 usd!). Do you think it is worth sourcing something else for a realtively expensive headphone? Also the cable is really thick! There is a photo here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/250230/cable-differences-between-denon-ah-d5000-and-ah-d2000-w-pic I wonder if I need a special trype of plug that would accomodate it. Should I be using a special type of solder too?

Thanks :)

Leon
 
Nov 23, 2012 at 1:07 PM Post #9 of 10
well.....everything arrived and I got to work prepping everything and soldering. I tested it and it sounded great. Just before I screwed the outer shell of the plug on I mixed up some epoxy to try to set everything in place.I applied this, pushed the insulating sleeve over and screwed in the shell. I must have messed it up here as I had to move the pins around to get the sleeve to fit over. When I tested it I only had one channel :frowning2: so I cut off the glued mess and have ordered another for round 2! The nice people at http://www.hificollective.co.uk/ gave me free shipping too when I explained which was really kind :)
 
Nov 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM Post #10 of 10
dubleon said:
well.....everything arrived and I got to work prepping everything and soldering. I tested it and it sounded great. Just before I screwed the outer shell of the plug on I mixed up some epoxy to try to set everything in place.I applied this, pushed the insulating sleeve over and screwed in the shell. I must have messed it up here as I had to move the pins around to get the sleeve to fit over. When I tested it I only had one channel :frowning2: so I cut off the glued mess and have ordered another for round 2! The nice people at http://www.hificollective.co.uk/ gave me free shipping too when I explained which was really kind :)
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I have several interconnects plus I recabled a cheapie pair of JVC's just for fun and I have never had to use any epoxy. Never had any of my connections go bad. Assuming you are using the same neutrik that I linked all i do is some heat shrink over each connection just to be safe, fit the protective sleve that comes inside the connector "shell" as you called it; then crimp the metal prongs to hold it all in place at the end of the connector and screw it all back together. Sometimes it won't go on well and you have to fidgit with your crimp to get the right shape and then it's done.

You could give that a shot first.
 
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