Strat Input

How can i fix the input jack on a Fender Squier Strat Affinity?
I have already tried tightening the jack but it didn't work. When I plug the cable into the jack it doesn't lock. It slides in and loosely stays there and makes no sound in the amplifier.
Hello! This is an easy fix; simply remove the screws holding the output jack retainer (dress plate) to the guitar body, and pull the jack assembly out far enough to check both the wiring and the jack itself. In most cases, all that is needed is to wipe a cotton swab dipped in alcohol across the contact surfaces, and then bend the sheet metal tang in slightly to make firmer contact with the plug tip. These jacks do get out-of-kilter even when brand-new, and need maintenance just like everything else on a guitar. If the wiring is broken or loose, it will need re-soldering. Make sure there is no foreign matter inside the jack that is preventing good electrical contact with the plug tip and ring. If it turns out that the input jack is not the culprit, it is probably a wire that has come loose elsewhere in the circuitry. Expose the wiring at the switch and control area, and look for any detached wires. Re-solder where needed and you should be good to go! Let me know if I can help further. Best regards, Dana
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