Head Phone Jack only playing right ear

When ever I plug in my headphones it only plays the right bud. I know its not the sound pref. because I checked it and was on headphone (so it did recognized it) and the sound is selected to play on both left and right channels, but when i put them on only the right works. i did mess with the plug but nothing. I did try pushing it with a little force and did get a second of sound but never again? any help?

Sounds like the jack is bad and may need to be replaced.
Dave M.
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