IPod headphone port starting to give problems

I have a iPod with color display 60 GB which works perfect except for the fact that recently I have had issues with playing tracks on it. In some positions of the cables/connector and some combinations of 'pressing', etc., the sound will only be from one channel, very low volume or just paused while plugged in.
First I believed it was due to the headphones, but with another pair of headphones, the problems are there as well, while these give none of these problems on my MBP. Therefore I now assume it is the port.
Any clue how to resolve this issue? The iPod has just normal warranty, but I've had it already for some time. It sounds like a ridiculous idea to throw away a machine functioning perfectly except for a headphone plug.

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