On 2021-04-21 2:25 p.m., Karen Lewellen wrote:
Karen
The purpose of the Loctite or other is to keep something that uses screw threads from loosening. Based on your description, a ring, or more likely a nut, has come loose. A bit of Loktite can keep that from happening and this is often done in industry. I have many years experience as a technician working on things far more complex than a loose headphone jack, as have others here. For someone with decent vision and who's not all thumbs, such a repair would be trivial. As I said, you don't have to go to a shop. Just let someone help you. If you are in my area, I would have no problem doing so and I have had my first COVID shot, so I am safe. Incidentally, one thing I did many years ago was sponsor a blind amateur radio operator. This involved doing some things, such as installing an antenna, which he was unable to do and to ensure the equipment was being operated properly.