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Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement

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If you are unable to hear any kind of audio on your Sony Walkman, it is possible that you may need to replace the headphone jack. This can be a little tricky for this particular model, but not impossible. To do this, you will need a spudger and a soldering iron.

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  1. Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Getting started: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove any batteries or cassettes from the Walkman.

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  2. Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Remove the outer cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Remove the outer cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Remove the outer cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a spudger, separate the back cover from the front.

    • Remove the back cover evenly on all sides. The best method is to insert the spudger and gently twist it slightly to separate the two parts, slowly working your way around the entire outer shell.

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  4. Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Remove the motherboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Remove the motherboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently pull the ribbon from the jack just above the film revolver, near the edge.

    • Carefully lift the motherboard out of the outer shell.

    • Be careful to only handle the motherboard by the edges. Avoid touching the metal parts.

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  5. Sony Walkman WM-AF48 Headphone Jack Replacement, Remove the headphone jack: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the four metal points on the motherboard that hold the headphone jack in place.

    • Using a soldering iron, remove the headphone jack by de-soldering the four points that hold it in place.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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