IPOD classic has static on both the headphone jack and 30 pin connector

Static makes it hard to enjoy.  Anyone else?  Anyone have a solution?

Note: This is NOT a software, headphone, nor headphone jack problem.  My meticulously cared for iPod Classic lost audio output from both the headphone jack and sync/dock connector. I Google'd the problem and found info as to some internal defect... apparently a chip connection loosens over time stopping all audio output. Pinching the lower right corner of the iPod restores the audio temporarily.  I called Apple Support and they did recognize the problem in certain iPod models but said having gotten five years of use out of the device was really good.  Not really happy about spending another $300 on a new Classic that will last a few years... "if i'm lucky"

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