Speaker plug in broken

My husband's G4 came to him second hand from a University and has a problem we have been unable to resolve. The computer came with two speakers that are clear acrylic and look like baseballs. The problem is, the speaker plug is broken off inside the computer. We have been unable to remove it. My husband can put a new plug on the end of the speaker wire, but unless we can get the broken piece out of the computer, we won't be able to plug any speakers in. Any suggestions as to how to get the piece out of the computer? Or maybe another suggestion as to how to get sound back? Since the computer thinks there are speakers plugged in, we can't choose internal speakers as an option.
Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kaye

Hi, Kaye!
Personally, I'd drill into it, insert an epoxy-coated paper clip, let the glue cure, then pull the plug out to restore the internal speaker function. However, Rodney's suggestions are likely the easiest overall way to go.
The existing speakers are likely to be Apple Pro speakers (scroll down for pics), by the way.
Gary

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