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Headphone plug snapped off inside Nexus S

I bought a 9020A through Negri Electronics in April. Yesterday, the tip of the headphone plug snapped off and is stuck in my Nexus. I looked online and tried the Q-Tip/glue method but it didn't work. And now, I think I've essentially glued the tip in place.
I looked online and the headphone jack is part of the 'Navigator Flex Cable Ribbon" which I found on Global Parts Direct. That particular version is the for the 9020T, so I can only assume it will work for the 9020A. Global does have the same part for the 9023 and it looks different.
Global has a minimum order qty of 3, I need one. I might attempt replacing it myself, but how do I get this part without buying three of them!?
What are my options?

No options lol gotta buy 3
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have you taken your device apart? maybe you can push the pin out once you have your ribbon out in the open. I have not seen a picture from the back side but these jacks often have gaps in the sides or even on top where a needle could be inserted.
not sure if this is the case for the NxS

I did take it apart, it's completely sealed. The end is metal and the rest of the housing plastic. There was no way to insert anything in there.

Did you look on eBay? I always find rare electronic parts there. May need to come from China but only take 2 weeks for me usually
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spx_trader said:
Did you look on eBay? I always find rare electronic parts there. May need to come from China but only take 2 weeks for me usually
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I did, originally, and found nothing. I went back and found the part I needed. I've ordered it and I'll install it myself. I've checked out ifixit.com's tear down and while they don't remove that exact piece it appears to just be held into place with tape/glue once you get it apart.

Post a pic so we can have a look at it.

tatwamasi said:
Post a pic so we can have a look at it.
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I didn't take any pics when I had it apart but there are pics on ifixit and the Global Parts Direct site has a close-up of the headphone part. I'd link it but I don't have enough posts to embed URLs.

Decently Strong magnet + LG G2?

I bought this mount for my old galaxy s4, , and it worked fine.
It is designed so that you put a piece of high carbon metal in between the phone and the case, then you place it on the magnet and it sticks. It is a truly awesome dock, but I have a question. My S4 would not stick to it without the metal plate in the case, this phone will stick right to it without a case or the metal piece. This worries me.
Has anyone used a similar dock to this one, or can somebody let me know if this will damage my phone? I would just use it, but I heard that the camera's image stabilization is magnetic or something? I am hoping that somebody can give me some info regarding this.

Anybody?
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Juicy92 said:
Anybody?
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I guess most people are worried about putting a high powered magnet near their data.

vween said:
I guess most people are worried about putting a high powered magnet near their data.
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Definitely not putting any kind of magnet near my phone.

Lol there's a magnet in the Quickview case
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I also found out that QI chargers, like my phone supports, also contain a fairly strong magnet to hold the phone in position. The reason my phone was sticking to the magnet dock is because the QI receptor on the back of the phone (inside the back plastic) is magnetic so it can stick to the QI charging base.
Based on my research and my own experience, I am going to assume that it is safe considering I know 3 people using the dock have not had issues and my SGS4 was fine after a few months. I guess I answered my own question. I guess I was just looking for somebody who has used the dock for a longer period of time.
Thanks

I was considering this exact car mount. Glad someone is testing it cuz i was scared about the same thing. Make sure to let us know how it is!
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I use tetrax. Not sure if you have seen them. But I have been using them since my Iphone. And currently using it on my diztronic case.
However, you must place the magnet as closest to the buttons on the back side or your wireless charging wont work..

I recently purchased a similar mount that the OP posted, but with a suction mount. I haven't used it yet but will post back after using it.
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Thanks arson. I don't use wireless charging, at least not yet. The dock I have has about a 1" by 2" super thin piece of metal to put in between the case and the phone. The dock technically stuck to the qi receptor, but I didn't want to do it that way. What I am trying to say is that my metal piece is going to definitely cover up some of the qi receptor, plus I'd rather thave the magnet farrtger away from my camera if possible
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As long the magnet not near camera, it's fine.
I bought macro lens for smartphone and use magnet to stick on the camera. The result is, the OIS will be not working properly and the picture became blurry.
After that, I gave this lens to my little sister haha..

xdafoundingmember said:
Lol there's a magnet in the Quickview case
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Couldn't find Quickview case available for G2. You mean Quick Window case? I have it and there is no magnet in it...

fhasovic said:
Couldn't find Quickview case available for G2. You mean Quick Window case? I have it and there is no magnet in it...
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If the flap\cover on your case triggers the window widgets and wakes\suspends the phone then, yes, it does have a magnet in it.
Not sure how far back the practice goes, but my OG Droid used the same method to trigger Car Home when inserted into the car dock. I took the magnet out of the dock to prevent Car Home from launching.
Small high power neodymium magnets.
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I have been using a Mountek (the guys who invented this) CD slot mount for three months or so, on Samsung Galaxy S3, Nexus 7 and LG G2.
No issues with magnets on any of the devices. You can wiki the topic.
Screen issues? No, we don't have CRT displays.
Storage? No, flash memory is not magnetic.
Compass? Maybe, hasn't affected me (Co-Pilot Standard, Google Navigation) YMMV
Location Services / GPS? No, GPS uses satellites.
Speakers? It has its own magnets.
Camera? If mechanical zoom, perhaps. Digital zoom, no.
While one can't believe everything on the internet, the consensus is overwhelming that magnets generally do no harm to modern smartphones. I'd be more worried about wireless charging, yet it's becoming mainstream.

cggorman said:
If the flap\cover on your case triggers the window widgets and wakes\suspends the phone then, yes, it does have a magnet in it.
Not sure how far back the practice goes, but my OG Droid used the same method to trigger Car Home when inserted into the car dock. I took the magnet out of the dock to prevent Car Home from launching.
Small high power neodymium magnets.
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You're right! I have located one small magnet

Now that I've used the iMagnet suction mount for a few days I can chime in. It didn't affect my GPS signal and it didn't affect my camera. I didn't purchase a QI charger for my Verizon G2 so I can't comment on its affect. But I do love the flexibility this mount provides since it doesn't use any gripping arms. I'm using an Incipio Dual Pro case with the round magnet between the inner and outer shell. It fits perfectly.
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I have been using a QI charge rand the suction based mount like this.
Everything has been working flawless. No issues with GPS/DATA/ETC... everything still works.
No need to clip or adjust the holder for the mount. Its just put up and it works.
The only major downside? Well, two or three actually..
CONS:
1. The metal piece is small and thin. But it will still affect the way you use your case. Most cases are built to have nothing between case and phone. Even putting that slim metal piece makes it a little challenging to make just about any case sit flush. Including the Quick Window case, basic TPU case (which has worked the best), and my new incipio case.
2. Because of the metal, it usually affects NFC because it is right there. There might be a sweet spot to make it work with the metal there, but I usually have to take my phone out of the case or at least remove the metal. Main reason the cheap TPU cases work well. East on and off.
3. Pretty much the same as #2, but the metal also affects QI charging. Again, there might be a sweet spot, but I havent found it.
If you don't use NFC or use a QI charger and can deal with A LITTLE ill fitting on the case you own, then I think this is one of the best mounts out there.
I did not stick the metal I just have it loose in the case so I can remove it if necessary.

Port cover already becoming loose...

My phone isn't even 2 weeks old and the port cover has become loose. When I press in it stays in there for 1 second and then slowly rises back out. I checked the port hole to see if there was any lint in there but it's clean. I'm not sure what to do.

JoJo2211 said:
My phone isn't even 2 weeks old and the port cover has become loose. When I press in it stays in there for 1 second and then slowly rises back out. I checked the port hole to see if there was any lint in there but it's clean. I'm not sure what to do.
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Hi Mate,
I too worry about this. i think its a small flaw to an otherwise great phone. samsung should take a leaf from the Z2's book for this.
So i pre-ordered the wireless charging cover only to cancel it because it wont fit with my otterbox defender case.
If it breaks off you can buy one from here:
witrigs.com/oem-usb-cover-flap-for-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f
might need to stock up on a few for the life of the phone. Ive seen that others have completely removed it from the phone also.

What did you expect? Super great build quality?
It's just a 699€ phone dude!

This is the main reason I've gone for the z2 over the s5...i wanted waterproof as work outside a lot and paranoid about water ingress, even putting the phone into a coat that's wet. The flap on the z2 seems far sturdier.
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It is a pretty major flaw to the device. Having to remove it each time you charge in the car is pretty cumbersome as it stands, for it to be stressful on a flimsy cover makes it worse.
Perhaps with enough attention, Samsung could offer a recall to replace it with a sturdier part.

JoJo2211 said:
My phone isn't even 2 weeks old and the port cover has become loose. When I press in it stays in there for 1 second and then slowly rises back out. I checked the port hole to see if there was any lint in there but it's clean. I'm not sure what to do.
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My phone isn't even 2 weeks old and the port cover is fine.

You could just bring the fone to the store a ask for waranty replacement ...

Purchased a wireless charger... That should help resolve this design flaw.
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Opinion about capless waterproofing

Now that M2 aqua and z4 tablet is out, what do you think about capless waterproofing? Is it really more reliable and durable or should have they made it double protection? I still haven't seen schematics on how this actually provides waterproof connection. I am thinking it is not dependent on some coating but it's that the charging port is somehow isolated from the inside or just protruding.
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hi, i think capless waterproofing may work well with headphones connector (large contacts and relatively low frequency signals) but for usb port i wish to have sealed cap in order to prevent corrosive fluids (likesalt water) and dust (like sand) to enter the port damaging the coating of the contacts thus making the connection unreliable. Probably a normal usage will show no disadvantages but who knows.... for instance i often use my waterproof mobile on kayak where salt water spray is usual

M4 aqua I think. Sony told that after water you must wait about 30 min till it dry out, then you can charge it

That stuff seems scary. Like there's electrocution potential there. Lol.

I think the usb port is part of the middle frame and it's fixed there. The cables are behind it. It like the port is a protruding part from the case
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How to clean safely usb port and speaker holes ?

So i have noticed that there is a lot of dust contained in my usb port and speaker holes..
So i wanted to ask you guys how do you clean it or think whats the safest and best way to do that ? I watched some YT videos but they are like idk just not what i was searching for....

I had my daughter's iPhone cleaned a few times before finally upgrading her. They used an air can and also small electronic cleaning tools to get in there. Compressed air in a can for 3lectronics should keep those areas in good shape.
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Compressed air is what I use as well. When I put my phone in my pocket, it's usually with the port and speakers facing up, so it can get pretty dirty in there
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Yup i heared for compressed air in a can.. I haven't explore it i can get that on ebay, amazon, ali, etc. ?
I used to you know put a paper in like pyramid shape and just slowly cleaned it that way... And my friend has compressed air but thats for his job like cars and **** and i didn't use his because i know that after compressed air moisture is left after few min...

Use a soft bristle toothbrush. Works quite well since most stuff isn't stuck.
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For the charging port I've used the pointy end of a small zip tie to get out whatever won't come out with canned air.
I almost said "compressed air" there but we have to remember don't use an air compressor for stuff like this (I use mine to clean off the lawnmower though!).