IMac Headphone Jack broke - Can I switch?

The headphone jack on my old iMac Intel 2006 is broke. The red light is always on as well.
I've tried everything and read up on all discusstions on the board. But nothing gives.
Is there a way to use the audio-in as the audio-out? Somehow switch the usage of the 2 jacks? The in jack is fine.
Thanks for the help!

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