Dielectric grease

[bononos]

Sometimes the speakers will buzz and I have to twist the stereo jack (usual 3.5mm) left/right a few times to stop the buzzing.

Do I need a thin coating of dielectric grease on the jack? Is that what its used for?

 

[Throckmorton]

No, that's not what it's used for. Dieletric grease is an electrical insulator will only make the connection worse. It's used to protect metal from corrosion.

 

[bononos]

Ah... so what I need is conductive grease?

Edit- I just googled contact cleaner sprays...

 

[wirednuts]

might as well get what the pro's use! its not cheap, but it can do amazing things.... http://www.mcmelectronics.com/produ...ronics.com/browse/Contact-Cleaners/0000000447