HELP: SOUND PROBLEM

I just bought a used itouch 3rd generation and the sound is messed up when I plug in the earphones/headphones. It comes out staticy, sometimes the sound won't come out at all, sometimes you have to put the headphones to the right positons, sometimes the music gets jumbled up. I don't know what the problem is. When I just play it regulary it is perfectly fine. Thanks.

- Have you tried different headphones?
- If yes and still have problem, try the standard fixes to rule out a software rpoblem.
- Reset. Nothng will be lost
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory defaults/new iPod.
It is likely that the headphone jack needs replacement. A third-party place like this one is less expensive than Apple since Apple just exchanges the iPod for a fixed price depending upon model and capacity.
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Sorry for the long delay I only just noticed your post. Easily done if you post in the middle of another thread.
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