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WyreNut
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Has sound suddenly quit on your Palm Phone or PDA with no reason? Check this thread.

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Was sound working correctly through your speakers with your Palm device and suddenly disappeared?  Does the sound work correctly using wired headphones?  This thread may be a solution.

 

In many Palm devices, there is a tiny microswitch inside the barrel of the headphone jack.  Over time, it can become stuck due to a combination of dirt, finger oil,  and homeless dust bunnies trying to find a place to stay!  :smileywink:

 

Freeing this switch returns normal operation of the speakers.   Sometimes the action of inserting and removing the plug from a set of earphones will free it; other times, it may be a bit more grimy and can fight back.

 

Many users have found that placing a tiny drop of an electronics-type lubricant (WD-40, contact cleaner, etc.) on the plug and inserting and removing several times can bring success.

 

Note:  This is not an official sanctioned repair from Palm Inc. - I'm a volunteer here, and have seen this work in many situations.

 

Hope this helped,

 

WyreNut

Message Edited by WyreNut on 01-03-2009 10:05 AM
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