Headphone jack bullpoopie

[Roto13]

So I finally got a pair of headphones for my computer. Everything was fine for a few days, but when I took them out an hour ago, there was a red light on in the headphone jack. Apparently that means my computer thinks my headphones are still plugged in, so no sound is coming from my speakers. Restarting didn't help.

So yeah. Now I can't use my speakers any more. Someone fix this.

[CimminyCricket]

I'm laughing. Have you tried plugging them in and then restarting your computer?

[Momiji]

I'm laughing as well, because I always have bad luck with headphones. xD

And yeah, try what Cim said. And if that doesn't fix it, unplug your speakers and reconnect them. And if that doesn't work, maybe it's something to do with your sound settings on your computer.

[Roto13]

Have you tried plugging them in and then restarting your computer?

Yes.

And if that doesn't fix it, unplug your speakers and reconnect them.

You know damn well I use a laptop. >_>

I managed to fix it buy shutting it off, removing the battery, and stabbing the inside of the headphone jack with a paper clip. >_< So I guess I'm never going to use headphones with this laptop again.

[Momiji]

You know damn well I use a laptop. >_>

You know damn well my memory sucks.

[Roto13]

The title should read "headphone jack bullpoopie"

[Rostum]

Eh, laptop speakers are crap. Just stick with the headphones.

[Roto13]

My laptop speakers aren't crap. :P (My headphones are crap, however.)

If this ever happens again is there a better way to fix it? Like some way to disable the headphone jack entirely?

[Rostum]

Maybe invest in some USB headphones?

[CimminyCricket]

Maybe invest in some anti-fail.

[Roto13]

If I get some anti-fail, what will happen to my sidekick?

I didn't even know there were USB headphones. xP How much does something like that cost? :P

[Shoeberto]

Amazon has some in the $10-$30USD range, so adjust accordingly for currency exchange and however much a local seller might jack the price up.

[CimminyCricket]

SHORT ROUND DOES NOT FAIL AT ANYTHING. Depends on the model (duh) I've seen them for $29.99.

[Roto13]

THat sounds good. My headphone jack is on the front, anyway, and it kept sticking out and poking me in the nads.