Airport express wont play through all 5 speakers in my system

I currently have an aiprport express an its completely updated and everything but when i try to stream using airplay from my computer it will cut out on 2 of my 5 speakers. Any ideas?

If you are missing a channel when you plug in the headphones, there is either an internal problem with the jack itself, or some other internal issue on the AirPort Express.
Try a factory default reset if you have not tried that before.
Power down the Express at least 15-20 minutes
Hold in the reset button
Continue holding the reset button while you plug the Express back in to power
Keep holding the reset button until you see the amber light being to blink more quickly and then release the reset button
Try the configuration again. If no luck after a few tries, I'm afraid that the evidence points to a defective AirPort Express that will need to be replaced.
If it's out of warranty and you are handy with tools and electronic repairs, it might be worth a try to carefully saw the case open along the center seam on all sides and then look for a loose or broken internal connection. It's a real long shot.

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