Audio Jack Issues

So we had a Chromebook come in recently with a normal 3.5 mm audio jack prong (found  normally on headphones) that was broken off inside the Chromebook audio plug. The problem came to us because someone tried to but their chromebook into their bag with their audio device still plugged in. And you can guess what happened next... SNAP!

With this part still lodged into the Chromebook, we started looking online to find solutions to this common problem. Most sites said use a stick with superglue on the end and pull it out that way. We didn't feel comfortable with that because the glue could ruin the socket itself. So we explored options without using glue, like a fishhook idea we read about, but nothing we tried would get it out. So we were down to two options, either try the glue and risk ruining the socket, or pull the whole dang socket apart. We opted to at least try the glue.

Turns out it worked like a charm! Everyone from TSI would like to remind you though, that this is a free fix, we will do it, just bring the problem to us. Don't try this at home, because if you get glue in the socket, we will be very angry with you, because glue in the socket is a MUCH larger fix.