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If your ZTE Tempo smartphone (model 9131) isn’t producing clear audiohas poor sound—distorted, intermittentcutting in and out, or no soundaudio at all—through headphones or auxiliary speakers, use this guide will show you how to replace the headphone port (also known ascalled a jack). | | The headphone port transmitssends audio to external speakers through an auxiliaryaux cord. A [[ZTE Tempo Troubleshooting#Section_Faulty_Headphone_Jack|faulty headphone port]] will transmit distorted audio or no audio at all. | | | Before using this guide, inspect the headphone port for debris that may be interfering with sound quality. Typically, a small buildup of dust can be removed using [link|https://ifixit.org/blog/17230/cut-your-dirty-canned-air-habit-with-these-three-alternatives/|an ESD-safe brush or small dust blower]. Be sure to test a few sets of headphones or auxiliary cords with your device to confirm that the faulty part is coming from the ZTE Tempo’s headphone port. | | In Step 5 requires, you to’ll remove the circuit board from the device. From there, you will need to [guide|750|desolder the surface-mounted|stepid=4049] headphone jack and solder a new one in place. | | | Before beginning, make sure to power off your phone completely and disconnect from any external power source. | | | [br] |
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