Changing F20's jack[FIXED! Thx to Chronon!]

[Metal-Ridley]

Good evening/day people.

I've recently found my old Gigabeat F20 that I had left in my closet for the longest time, because the jack was barely making any connection to my headphones, so no sound. So, seeing that it's still very well working again, playing music, running RockBox nicely too, I want to use it again but since the jack is screwed up, I can't hear any sound. I was told that I could simply change the jack, but I'm pretty newbish with electronic stuff and well, I don't really know how to do it... I doubt I know anyone who can. I searched a bit on google but no luck, I didn't find anything. Anyone here could hook me up to a website that explains how to change a jack, or anyone could just type it down on here(if it's not too long)? It would be extremely appreciated, and would save me quite a few dollars.

Thanks for your time.

[Chronon]

You will need to desolder the old jack and install a new one.  Using a suction tool will help with desoldering, otherwise you can use a desoldering wick (copper braid).  If you google for "desolder" or "desoldering" you should find plenty of tutorials that can teach you how to do this.  Flux paste helps a lot for getting neat, good quality solder joints.

[Metal-Ridley]

You again... lol! Chronon, I think I can never thank you enough for all the help and advices you've gave me to make my old F20 work wonderfully again. Thank you so much for your time and patience!!

[Chronon]

Heh.  You're welcome.