Speaker can blow itself out

[KenB]

Mine blew. I need to get to a store to get it swapped out.



I do agree with the metal shavings. I used to have that happen all the time. I work on high performance cars and whenever I would fab something up it would get some metal in the speaker. But on this phone, it hasn't seen anything like that.

Ken

 

[tony bag o donuts]

I've had mine since 4/30/2010. Listen to pandora, slacker, speaker phone, and podcasts through it at full volume all the time. Knock on wood never have had an issue with it. If anything it's not loud enough!!

Yeah I think it not being loud enough makes it sound distorted. Oddly enough, the metal around the headphone jack moves a bit and when on the speaker you can hear it vibrate a bit......

I need Vanilla ICE because in his song he said if there is a problem he would solve it

 

[silentbobdrummer]

I've always been nervous about overusing the speaker on any phone I've had. I listen to pandora a lot at work but I play it though external speakers I have at my desk (luckily my iPod speaker dock also had a Aux in).

 

[PvilleComp]

I need Vanilla ICE because in his song he said if there is a problem he would solve it

Reaching for ICE pick to chip away the part of my Brain that is now repeating "Ice Ice Baby... Under Pressure" over and over and over!

Ear worms... They're not just for Breakfast anymore!

 

[aslinc]

Just put the order in for a another to be sent to me..he said there wasn't any at the dist. center so I may get a new one. Also if a new one comes it will have the new software (froyo) updated on it. Time will tell and I'll let you know.

 

[tony bag o donuts]

I doubt it will have Froyo....yeah my replacement isn't a refurb this time. It is factory reconditioned, back cover and all.

Pville....better version

YouTube - Jim carey does Vanilla Ice

 

[nickbike]

Mine blew out last week. Local store didn't have any so I called customer service and a new one should be here tomorrow. The e-mail says it will be a "Certified Like-New Replacement phone"

My main problem is that I can't even turn the ringer up or use the speaker phone because it's so distorted.

 

[ghess517]

hey guys, I have run into this problem as well. the opening on the back of the phone for the speaker is just right for attracting metal particles. i have noticed my speaker acting funny, took a small magnet to the speaker area, and pulled up fine metal.
Just something to try before going back to store for 4th time

 

[anon(39328)]

Mine went bad today. Will receive a replacement Thursday.

 

[TBolt]

Mine went bad today. Will receive a replacement Thursday.

Sorry to hear it.

Did the speakers show signs of a problem before they failed? Did you use a lot of high volume?

 

[anon(39328)]

Sorry to hear it.

Did the speakers show signs of a problem before they failed? Did you use a lot of high volume?

The sound started getting scratchy a couple of days ago. It wasn't too bad at first, but is now a steady distortion when any sound plays through the speaker at any volume. The internal ear speaker is still okay, and there is no problem playing music through the headphone jack. There may have been another sign earlier on, but I'm not sure if this is related: I noticed a couple of weeks ago a slight crackling sound right after turning the phone on (directly after the vibrate notification on the HTC screen).

I've had the phone since 5/1. No issues up until now. I keep the sound volume a couple clicks below max.

 

[marcw]

I am getting my 3rd Incredible this week because of the speaker. I think the real problem is that metal shavings are getting in the speaker and causing it to sound tinny. Trying to remove the metal shaving or blowing it with air only makes it worse.

The speaker has a strong(small) mangent, do you work with screws or something else in your pockets?

 

[XXXdc5]

just got my replacement in the mail for this reason

i had a release phone batch as well

 

[logodude]

Sorry but I doubt this problem will go away. I am on my 3rd one. Some people are lucky and they don't have any problems. But me its a different story. Try to keep metal shavings away from the speaker too. I think the speaker isn't protected good enough.

 

[anon(39328)]

Received my replacement phone today, so no more distorted sound through the external speaker. Overall volume on this phone is much lower than my original phone... maybe an under the rug fix for this problem?

Anyway... the 'like new' phone appears to be in good shape. It updated to 2.2 about 20 minutes after putting the battery in. It seems snappier than my other phone, but maybe that's just a false perception thing. Word of advice for anybody who has to return their phone for any reason... Format your internal phone storage beforehand. The previous owner left me several mp3s and photos. Tis a shame their taste in music sucks. I'm surprised that Verizon didn't clear this stuff out before sending to somebody else.

 

[jdazzr]

my second phone just blew out the speaker thats the exact same reason why im on my second phone to begin with.... this one lasted two months also the verizon rep did say that its an ongoing problem with the dInc and HTC is aware of the problem and workin on it ...... workin on it? he said hopefully a software update will fix it....... really? rofl i dont see how a software update can fix a hardware problem but ok. maybe its being pushed to many amps..?

 

[jdazzr]

hey guys, I have run into this problem as well. the opening on the back of the phone for the speaker is just right for attracting metal particles. i have noticed my speaker acting funny, took a small magnet to the speaker area, and pulled up fine metal.

Holy crap!?! I just tried this magnet trick and it freaking worked! I just cancelled my replacement order. So happy right now

 

[ncm416]

Mine just went out again. It was my third one. All the same problem, and I am getting sick of it. What are my chances of arguing my way into a Droid X?

 

[jdazzr]

did you read my post above yours? idk if yours is seriously blown or not but its been two weeks and mine sounds perfect again

 

[ncm416]

Yeah I have tried out every time and it never works.