Looking at the image of Item #7 on p.9 of the [link|http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
The hard part may be in finding a compatible replacement.
Use the service guide to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the systemboard.
Initially you don’t have to remove the board but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack check if it has some manufacturer’s markings on it that may help in locating a replacement.
If there are none then you may have to search on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
If you do find a compatible replacement then you will need smd soldering skills and tools to do the repair.
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The alternative is to get a USB headset/w mic and use that instead. Search online for ones that suit you best.
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The alternative is to get a USB or BT headset/w mic and use that instead. Search online for ones that suit you best.
Looking at the image of Item #7 on p.9 of the [link|http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
The hard part may be in finding a compatible replacement.
Use the service guide to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the systemboard.
-
Initially you don’t have to remove the board but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack check if it has some manufacturer’s markings on it will may help in locating a replacement.
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Initially you don’t have to remove the board but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack check if it has some manufacturer’s markings on it that may help in locating a replacement.
-
Otherwise you may have to search on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
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If there are none then you may have to search on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
-
If you find a compatible replacement then you will need smd soldering skills and tools to do the repair.
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If you do find a compatible replacement then you will need smd soldering skills and tools to do the repair.
The alternative is to get a USB headset/w mic and use that instead. Search online for ones that suit you best.
Looking at p.9 Item #7 of the [link|http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
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Looking at the image of Item #7 on p.9 of the [link|http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
The hard part may be in finding a compatible replacement.
Use the service guide to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the systemboard.
Initially you don’t have to remove the board but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack check if it has some manufacturer’s markings on it will may help in locating a replacement.
Otherwise you may have to search on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
If you find a compatible replacement then you will need smd soldering skills and tools to do the repair.
The alternative is to get a USB headset/w mic and use that instead. Search online for ones that suit you best.
Looking at p.9 Item #7 of the [http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
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Looking at p.9 Item #7 of the [link|http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
The hard part may be in finding a compatible replacement.
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Use the service guide to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and the the procedure to remove the systemboard.
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Use the service guide to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and then the procedure to remove the systemboard.
-
Initially you don’t have to remove it but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack if may have some manufacturer’s markings on it will may help in locating a replacement.
+
Initially you don’t have to remove the board but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack check if it has some manufacturer’s markings on it will may help in locating a replacement.
-
Otherwise you may have to search on places such as [https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
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Otherwise you may have to search on places such as [link|https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
If you find a compatible replacement then you will need smd soldering skills and tools to do the repair.
The alternative is to get a USB headset/w mic and use that instead. Search online for ones that suit you best.
Hi @docpaul,
Looking at p.9 Item #7 of the [http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06297505.pdf|maintenance and service guide] for the laptop, the headphone /microphone combo jack is hard mounted on the systemboard.
The hard part may be in finding a compatible replacement.
Use the service guide to view the necessary pre-requisite steps and the the procedure to remove the systemboard.
Initially you don’t have to remove it but perhaps once you gain access to the headphone jack if may have some manufacturer’s markings on it will may help in locating a replacement.
Otherwise you may have to search on places such as [https://www.digikey.com.au/products/en/connectors-interconnects/barrel-audio-connectors/434?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&pv28=386480&pv28=386485&pv28=386486&pv28=386493&pv28=386494&sf=0&FV=-3%7C22%2C-2%7C1303|this] to find a suitable replacement. Being a combo jack means that it may have a quite complex configuration and they’re not all the same.
If you find a compatible replacement then you will need smd soldering skills and tools to do the repair.
The alternative is to get a USB headset/w mic and use that instead. Search online for ones that suit you best.