NOTE: This method is pretty risky and (of course), if you're preplanning to void your warranty, then proceed

EXTRA NOTE: Though this methods works for many iPods, it has not been tested yet for the iPod Nano and the iPod Shuffle.

Steps

1. Make sure that the problem originates with the Ipod. Try alternate headphones to determine that the problem is not attributable to the headphones themselves.
2. Take a small screwdriver (or something similar, like a rough credit card or staples) and slowly crack open the case. If you open it too fast, you may open up the front as well, and you'll have slight difficulty putting it back together) Important note: Open it extremely slowly and do not touch the copper wire, as ripping out the copper wire will eliminate your hold function as well as eliminating all sound from your iPod.
3. Remove the glue strings if necessary. When you first open the iPod, you'll notice little clear strings. This is actually glue. It is safe to move these out of the way.
4. Use something small (your screwdriver, pencil, etc.) with the iPod case open, and push the little silver box at the top right (the headphone jack). First, push it in, then slowly push it to the left and to the right until you hear sound.
5. Apply force slowly once you've found the direction to go. Keep applying force until the jack works without excess pressure.
6. Close the case and enjoy.

Tips

• This procedure may eliminate one small but unimportant feature. When the headphones are removed, the iPod is programmed to instantly pause all playing data. After you have performed the repair with this method, the iPod may no longer perform this function.

Warnings

• Do not pull the copper wires. One of them controls video and the other controls the audio/hold button.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver (or pencil, just a thin object in general)

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