Mechanism for constraining the movement of an audio jack

An electronic device for providing audio to a user, comprising:

• a constraint mechanism comprising a tube operative to receive an audio plug;
• a slot operative to receive a center wall extending from a first surface of the constraint mechanism and a tab connected to the center wall and offset from the first surface, wherein the slot defines at least one prong operative to extend between the tab and the first surface;
• a threaded insert operative to be aligned with a hole in a plate extending from a second surface of the constraint mechanism;
• and
• a mechanical fastener operative to pass through the hole in the plate and engage the insert.

A method for constraining an audio plug in an electronic device, comprising:

• aligning a tube of a constraining mechanism with an opening in the electronic device;
• sliding a center wall extending from a surface of the constraining mechanism in a slot of the electronic device, the slot comprising an open end and a closed end;
• engaging a tab connected to the center wall and offset from the surface of the constraining mechanism with a prong adjacent to the open end of the slot;
• and
• placing a plate extending from the constraining mechanism over a threaded insert of the electronic device.