Internal Speaker Problem

I haven't had a problem with the internal speaker turning off when I plug in headphones until today. The plug is in all the way, flush with the ipod and music still plays from speaker. I read through everyone's questions and the answers provided. Tried everything and still the speaker plays. Help! I rely on my ipod at work to block out all the annoying and non-stop talk in my office so I can work. Any other ideas out there?
Thanks!

I am having the same problem! Its my first ipod ever, it's brand new, and worked fine for 15 minutes but now no matter what, the internal speaker is on. I followed the recommendations but am still having problems. Anytime the earbuds are plugged in sound comes from both the buds and the internal speaker. I guess my husband will be making a tip back to the store.

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