10.7.2 and still no optical output???

Hi everyone,
I'm running Lion 10.7.2 (Build 11C74) and I still have the same problem with my optical output. Everytime I connect the cable I got in System Preferences/Sound:
Name: Headphones
Type: Headphone port
No red light, no sound!
I think I've tried almost all the solutions from the forums, but nothing is working.
Does anyone has any ideea how to get my optical output back? And without downgrade.
Tnx,
Andrei

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