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jcarey0630 · 10-07-2006, 09:26 PM

Well, I got my replacement phone and the software version for the Verizon Treo 650 is TREO650-1.04a-VZW. I'm not sure if this is the latest version with the corrective patch for the audio jack. Anybody know?

arlindsey · 06-11-2009, 11:59 PM

It just happened to me again. The first time was several years ago and Palm replaced the phone. I've not needed a wired headset again until now, having used Bluetooth primarily since then.

Since this thread convinced me it was mechanical, and the reason it malfunctions has to do with the removal or insertion (one too many times) of the headset plug, I figured I'd try my old standby trick and bang it on the desk a few times. It didn't work at first, but persistence paid off. I tried multiple angles and several different pounding strengths. I'm not sure if it was the sheer repetition, educated guessing on whack orientation, or a combination of the two, but it started working before I broke something else. This is NOT a joke. I seriously did this - mostly because I was so pissed off that my phone would be rendered useless over something as stupid as a headset jack mechanical malfunction. How ridiculous is that? This should be a warranty repair issue for any phone regardless of time elapsed.

In any case, Fonzie would be proud...

Now, I'm going to get an iphone or something, before this thing breaks again. Goodbye Palm!! I've been loyal since Palm III, but you've trodden on my patience beyond the breaking point.

TazUk · 06-12-2009, 05:08 AM

Pressing on the contacts with a thin screwdriver fixed it on my girlfriends Centro.

LotusLord · 06-12-2009, 08:56 AM

arlindsey, this is a common problem on all Treo models up to the 800w. They certainly wouldn't offer a warranty repair a 4-6 year old device now.

sdjkqs · 09-22-2009, 02:54 AM

friend,

i did by inserting a metal in and my cell is working again.
Hope this could helps you.

Cheers

jfa02 · 09-22-2009, 10:09 AM

That can work but you must be careful. That solution has worked for many.

06-11-2009, 11:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
arlindsey A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I solved it... the old fashioned way It just happened to me again. The first time was several years ago and Palm replaced the phone. I've not needed a wired headset again until now, having used Bluetooth primarily since then. Since this thread convinced me it was mechanical, and the reason it malfunctions has to do with the removal or insertion (one too many times) of the headset plug, I figured I'd try my old standby trick and bang it on the desk a few times. It didn't work at first, but persistence paid off. I tried multiple angles and several different pounding strengths. I'm not sure if it was the sheer repetition, educated guessing on whack orientation, or a combination of the two, but it started working before I broke something else. This is NOT a joke. I seriously did this - mostly because I was so pissed off that my phone would be rendered useless over something as stupid as a headset jack mechanical malfunction. How ridiculous is that? This should be a warranty repair issue for any phone regardless of time elapsed. In any case, Fonzie would be proud... Now, I'm going to get an iphone or something, before this thing breaks again. Goodbye Palm!! I've been loyal since Palm III, but you've trodden on my patience beyond the breaking point.

06-12-2009, 05:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
TazUk Mostly harmless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kent, UK My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Vodaphone My OS: XP Posts: 4,432 Thanks: 243 Thanked 629 Times in 476 Posts	Pressing on the contacts with a thin screwdriver fixed it on my girlfriends Centro. __________________ Treo 180 > Treo 270 > Treo 650 > Treo 750v > Treo Pro "Going to church no more makes you a christian than sleeping in your garage makes you a car." *Garrison Keillor*

06-12-2009, 08:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
LotusLord Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madison, WI My Treo: Other Smartphone My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 4,150 Thanks: 306 Thanked 502 Times in 425 Posts	arlindsey, this is a common problem on all Treo models up to the 800w. They certainly wouldn't offer a warranty repair a 4-6 year old device now. __________________ Treo 650>Treo 750 running WM6 Treo 750 for sale with some extras see here

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10-07-2006, 09:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
jcarey0630 A Few Questions.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, I got my replacement phone and the software version for the Verizon Treo 650 is TREO650-1.04a-VZW. I'm not sure if this is the latest version with the corrective patch for the audio jack. Anybody know?

09-22-2009, 02:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
sdjkqs I made my first post! Join Date: Sep 2009 My Treo: Treo 650 My Carrier: Other My OS: XP Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	friend, i did by inserting a metal in and my cell is working again. Hope this could helps you. Cheers

09-22-2009, 10:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
jfa02 Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arkansas My Treo: Treo Pro My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 5,498 Thanks: 1,929 Thanked 345 Times in 320 Posts	That can work but you must be careful. That solution has worked for many.