sinisterkidd Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 So my cat jumped onto my expedit to get onto my windowsil and somehow manage to knock over a picture which fell on the cable connecting my receiver to turntable. One of the plugs broke and is stuck in the receiver and i cant get the fucking thing out. Any idea's or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxUSSR Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 what type of plug is it? also your avatar seems prophetic now. mattalica17, 213041284s, 4sideddie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwrm38 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 what type of plug is it? also your avatar seems prophetic now. coincidence?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 umm idk what kind it is, it came with my carbon. Ive been trying to pull it out with a tweezer but there isnt enough to grab and it keeps slipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxUSSR Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 how large is the plug that is lodged in there? (diameter) do you know how deep it is exactly? if it is sticking out more than 1/8th inch see if you have a neighbor/friend etc who has pliers or vise-grips (that would be better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Can you post a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 its hardly sticking out at all. Ive tried a pliers, it couldn't grip it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Needle nose pliers? Or take a q-tip. Remove cotton. Put super glue on the end. Gently stick it into the part that broke. Let it set for a minute. Yank out. I have done both methods successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Also is that a Marantz receiver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Needle nose pliers? Or take a q-tip. Remove cotton. Put super glue on the end. Gently stick it into the part that broke. Let it set for a minute. Yank out. I have done both methods successfully. that sounds like a good idea, im gunna try the super glue thing when i get home from work. and yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 So my cat jumped onto my expedit to get onto my windowsil and somehow manage to knock over a picture which fell on the cable connecting my receiver to turntable. One of the plugs broke and is stuck in the receiver and i cant get the fucking thing out. Any idea's or suggestions? Kill your cat and buy a dog? cbbrew22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have a dog, and I hate that cat. Hes a shit and fucks everything up. The one time im nice and let him in my room he brakes my shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabpower Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If the great Q-tip trick fails, I've seen some connectors that are not filled in plastic so maybe you can open your amp and check if you can push out the part out from the inside with a thin screw driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaizada Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have a dog, and I hate that cat. Hes a shit and fucks everything up. The one time im nice and let him in my room he brakes my shit LoL. I don't know why, but this post made me really laugh. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If the great Q-tip trick fails, I've seen some connectors that are not filled in plastic so maybe you can open your amp and check if you can push out the part out from the inside with a thin screw driver. This is usually the case with old Marantz. But... I can foresee him getting attacked by his cat, ruining the solder connection, then asking how to solder it back it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrocks Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 could just plug it into AUX input instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 His AUX doesn't have a phono preamp attached to it. So no, he can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 yea so the super glue thing didnt work, that thing is really fucking in there. So if there isnt any other ideas I guess im gunna try an open it up and push it out. Which im really nervous about doing because i dont wanna fuck anything up. Also I'm a girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Admit it everyone, you went straight ahead and clicked on her deadformat link after reading this: Also I'm a girl. 4sideddie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Not sure if this is any easier than taking it apart but you can probably run a small drill bit into the center, then slowly increase the size of the bit. Eventually you will hit a point where whatever is stuck will just fall apart and fall out. It is what you would usually do if you totally stripped a screw but needed to get it out. firefoxUSSR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 I dunno about the drill bit thing, I think I would for sure break it if I did that. I wish my Dad was handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Another option is to just go ahead and buy a new phono preamp, plug into a new input on the integrated amp, and simultaneously improve your sound while not having to worry about your cable anymore. Also, you'll need a new analog interconnect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Don't be afraid of your receiver. They are tough. After all, the receiver input didn't even budge but the jack broke off! Not to mention, it was made to have it's top removed for maintenance. If the jack is indeed open on the inside, it will be VERY easy for you to remove the top and push the broken piece out. At least take the top off and take a look. You can't hurt anything by taking the top off and putting it back on. Just make sure to pull the power plug before you do anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Just make sure to pull the power plug before you do anything. Can't stress that enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinisterkidd Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 alright im gunna pull it apart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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