IMac OS Mavericks Headphone Jack quit working.

Was using iTunes late night and next am output to external speakers wouldn't work.
Connected ear buds and sound is very low, can hardly hear it. The ear buds and external speakers work fine with my iPod and Ipad.
Of course my year ran out Sept 2013.
iMac 21.5" purchased Aug 2012

Sounds like you may have a defective headphone jack. If it happens again, send the iPhone in for service.

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