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MacBook Core Duo 2.0 GHz I have the classic problem of a tip of a headphone plug snapped off in my white a1181 macbook core duo 2ghz audio input jack. I tried a multitude of methods trying to get it out, including paperclips, tiny flathead screw drivers, glue on all sorts of different objects to pull it out, and now it is permanently fastened in there. I got too antsy this afternoon and tried too many things at once. Instead of replacing the entire logic board ($400, or $60 for sketchy ebay buys), I am wondering if anybody can point me in the direction of who manufactures the actual part I need to remove, and solder back in. Does anybody know where that part information might be available? I am planning on buying it off of a place like digikey.com. Does anybody have any ideas? Thanks a bunch.
The back side of the jack has a middle metal piece that can be pulled slightly out giving access to the interior of the jack. You can pull it out and reach inside it with some tweezers to remove a broken tip.
