[GTALUG] ot: headphone jac replacement?

[James Knott]

On 2021-04-21 2:25 p.m., Karen Lewellen wrote:
> Karen

The purpose of the Loctite or other is to keep something that uses screw 
threads from loosening.  Based on your description, a ring, or more 
likely a nut, has come loose.  A bit of Loktite can keep that from 
happening and this is often done in industry.  I have many years 
experience as a technician working on things far more complex than a 
loose headphone jack, as have others here.  For someone with decent 
vision and who's not all thumbs, such a repair would be trivial.

As I said, you don't have to go to a shop.  Just let someone help you.  
If you are in my area, I would have no problem doing so and I have had 
my first COVID shot, so I am safe.

Incidentally, one thing I did many years ago was sponsor a blind amateur 
radio operator.  This involved doing some things, such as installing an 
antenna, which he was unable to do and to ensure the equipment was being 
operated properly.