I'm not 100% clear which part is broken sorry - I think you probably mean the socket on the guitar. Is it the Ethernet jack socket in the guitar or the Ethernet jack plug on the end of the VDI lead? The latter is easily fixed with an RJ-45 cable end which are available for between 16p and 30p (£0.16 GBP to £0.30 GBP) each and a crimping tool (about £10 GBP) - wiring is exactly the same as a standard straight through Ethernet computer network cable NOT CROSSOVER and you simply use the existing Neutrik housing. Remember to snap the little 'nadger' that would normally retain the plug in a network wall socket off the plug before you slip it back into the Neutrik housing.
If the broken part is in the guitar you would probably be better contacting Line 6 who *may* be prepared to sell you the required part. I haven't checked inside my Variax as so far I've had no need to do so, but you may be able to effect a suitable tempoary or permanent repair using some epoxy glue or a heat gun to hold the broken part in the correct position. Sometimes RJ-45 sockets are 'snap-in' parts that clip into a housing. I'm sure with a little patience and ingenuity you can make a pretty good repair for at least the short term.
You don't say which Variax you have. The RJ-45 jack mountings have different designs although electrically as far as connecting with the outside world goes they are effectively the same. If you're really desperate You might even be able to get a network jack socket from an old computer network card or from a network wall plate and as long as you're very careful and you get the electrical connections to the correct pins it should work, but this would be the absolute last resort solution. I'm sure Line 6 will be able to suggest something more appropriate if you call them.
HTH
Nick
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