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Title: Sound Problem, Please Help
Post by: mbaush on January 13, 2006, 06:28:27 am

Hello, I really need some help before I start opening up my SL-C3000 Zaurus.

I purchased my Z a week ago in Akihabara, Japan. I bought it second hand, and found out there was no sound coming from the headphones when I plugged them in. I can hear everything from the speaker, even when plugged in. Oddly, I'm able to hear some static dot before any sound is played (as if the sound channel is open). I was also able to record audio using the same headphones.

I would like to know what exactly happends when you plug-in your headphones, does it cuts-off sound from the speaker?

Is there a system setting to enable microphone mode / headphone mode ?

I'm wondering if reflashing could help ?

Any suggestions ?

Title: Sound Problem, Please Help
Post by: rokugo on January 15, 2006, 04:59:44 am

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Is there a system setting to enable microphone mode / headphone mode ?
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No settings required.
The headphone jack works just like in any other PDA: plug in headphone to listen to music; plug in mic to record.

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I'm wondering if reflashing could help ?
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I think you should try reformatting back to the factory defaults and test it again. If it still doesn't work then it's definitely a hardware-related problem.

Title: Sound Problem, Please Help
Post by: mbaush on January 15, 2006, 09:09:58 am

I did a reset and still the same problem.. I guess I'll have to open the case, but I'm scared of breaking something else.

Perhaps the connectors are not stiking out correctly

Title: Sound Problem, Please Help
Post by: bluedevils on January 15, 2006, 09:22:47 am

you are probably right.  Headphone jacks usually push the contact to disconect the speaker circuit and connect the headphone circuit.

Title: Sound Problem, Please Help
Post by: mbaush on January 15, 2006, 11:06:39 am

Is there any precautions I should take before opening up my Z ? Anyone had the experience of opening up a SL-CX model ?

Title: Sound Problem, Please Help
Post by: mbaush on January 15, 2006, 11:48:47 am

SUCCESS !! The surgery was a success !

I played around with the metal connectors, to have them closer to the plug and it works !

I finally have a fully-functional SL-3000 for 42,000 yen!

Thanks for the help guys