I've got a situation where the tip of my 3.5mm audio cable is stuck in the audio port of my computer. I've tried poking it with a pin, but it won't budge. I'm looking for suggestions on how to get it out. Also, is it a bad idea to just leave it in there?
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Have you tried tilting your PC? Sometimes that can help get it out, depending on how deep it is in there.
If you're comfortable opening your computer case, you could try accessing the back of the port. Sometimes, you can gently push the broken piece out from the inside.
You might want to try using a toothpick with a dab of super glue on it. Be super careful not to touch the edges of the port! Hold it there for a while to let it set, maybe overnight. The next day, you can try gently pulling it out. If it doesn’t work, you could always disable that audio port in your device manager and use another one for sound.
Exactly! Super glue can really be useful if applied correctly.
Using a thumb tack or a needle to push it in harder might work too. Just be careful with it!
Or maybe just wait it out? I've heard it might slip out on its own with time! But no promises—just a thought and a bit of humor.
Yeah, I used a pin, so it’s definitely stuck in pretty deep.