Iphone 3gs no right audio output from jack

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Iphone 3gs no right audio output from jack

Hi
Today I noticed that my iphone 3gs does not play the audio in the right earpiece. I tried another 2 sets of headphones, blowed compressed air into the audio jack, made sure was not on mono, inserted the plug into the jack several times, reset the iphone to no avail.
I am thinking maybe the right channel of the amplifier in the iphone is blown. Can this be repaired by Apple? Does it mean a whole new motherboard has to be replaced?
Any idea ho much it can cost?
I feel disappointed by Apple that after paying $879 for this quality product , it has become faulty in less than 2 years of very attentive and careful use.

Anyone got any idea why the audio is not coming out?

Thanks and regards.

Ipnotech

IPHONE 3GS, iOS 4

Posted on Mar 5, 2011 6:06 AM

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ipnotech Author

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Mar 5, 2011 6:51 AM in response to ipnotech

Sorry it is the left audio not working.

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deggie

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Mar 5, 2011 10:57 AM in response to ipnotech

It isn't the amplifier it is the headphone jack that is broken. You'll need to have it replaced. Are you still in warranty?

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bbfc

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Mar 5, 2011 1:32 PM in response to ipnotech

Are you sure there is no fluff in the headphone jack. Blowing compressed air into it might not get it out. I would suggest a trip to an Apple store and ask them to have a look for you. My headphones stopped working and it was down to fluff from my pocket clogging up the port.

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ipnotech Author

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Mar 5, 2011 2:28 PM in response to deggie

Hi Deggie,

Thanks for your reply. I agree with you on this one.

I plugged my iphone into my Panasonic Home Theatre System, that has a built-in LOD socket connector and my audio is playing on both channels without problems which confirms it is not the amplifier but the jack connector on the iphone that has become faulty as you stated earlier. I have been so careful with this phone, never dropped it, hardly used the headphones in the last 16 months. Obviously Apple have really low grade quality in their jack and flex connector. They should really replace it for me even though it is outside warranty considering I paid $879 for this unit in Australia.

Regards

Ipnotech

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