Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Them Twin Cities
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Soundsgood getting sketchy.

So my Soundsgood module is starting to crap out on the right channel--I have to twist and fiddle with the headphone jack to get full stereo sound. It's definitely the module, not my earbuds. So now the questions are:

1) Is there any hope for tech support from either PalmGear or Good tech?
2) Should I just use it until it die?
3) Should I make the ballsy (read: stupid) move of taking it apart and seeing if I can fix it myself?

I'll admid to being at a loss as to why this is happening. Usually, when the connection is bad & is affecting sound it's the fault of the headphones. Maybe the three different headphones I've plugged into it are all crap? I dunno... I'm pissed.

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this is a common problem in all walkman-type players, especially if you are not using L-type headphone plugs. if you can get full stereo sound by wiggling the headphones around, then it's probably a simple fix (though i wouldn't attempt it yourself).

try contacting palmgear, but i doubt that useless company will be of any use. after you hear nay from them, i'd approach a regular stereo fix it type shop and show them the module. they'll probably say "forget it" it at first. but i think if you just show them that it's the headphone jack wiggly problem (that's the technical term) then they might be able to fix it.

once fixed, if you're not already using L-shaped headphone jacks then you should start.

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quote:

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Originally posted by mensachicken
L-shaped headphone jacks then you should start.

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quote:

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Originally posted by dietrichbohn

Thanks for the advice.

L shaped Headphone jack: wuzzat?

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go to

http://www.sonystyle.com/electronic...=350&type=p

and look at the picture. that is an L-type headphone jack. as opposed to the earbuds that ship with the soundsgood. if you're using regular type jacks (like the earbuds) then what happens is that when the jack is in the module and comes into contact with things (like when in your pocket or bag or whatever), the part of the jack that is actually *in* the module pushes up on the opposite wall and 'shorts out' (not really, but similar). the L-type jack doesn't usually have this problem as its shape help keeps any pressure applied to it to be downward pressure instead of sideways pressure. damn, i am not explaining this right, but trust me... you want L-type headphones only.

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quote:

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Originally posted by mensachicken
that is an L-type headphone jack. as opposed to the earbuds that ship with the soundsgood. if you're using regular type jacks (like the earbuds) then what happens is that when the jack is in the module and comes into contact with things (like when in your pocket or bag or whatever), the part of the jack that is actually *in* the module pushes up on the opposite wall and 'shorts out' (not really, but similar). the L-type jack doesn't usually have this problem as its shape help keeps any pressure applied to it to be downward pressure instead of sideways pressure. damn, i am not explaining this right,

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Registered: Dec 2000
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I had the same problem back when Good was good. They replaced the unit quickly and told me to keep my old one. So I don't use that one very much but have it loaded for long trips so I can mix up the music a bit. I've been thinking of getting a little balzy and trying to do a bit of repairwork too. Especially since I bought that one before the price drop. You can try PalmGear but I doubt they'll be too much assistance (because of a repair I was trying to have done to my wife's SoundsGood module).