Switching Headphones

Hi, I'm another one of those people who has trouble with the headphones falling out - I have another pair that I would prefer to use, however when inserted into the jack no sound comes out - I'm wondering if it's because it's a black jack, while the original ipod jack is white. If this is the case does anyone know where I can get an adapter so I can switch out the headphones?

The original ipod headphones work fine, it's just the one's that I'd prefer to use that have the issue with no sound coming out - how do I know what size of jack it is on these headphones?

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I bought a used iPod touch several years ago just to have something to listen to music that was easy to use. It has worked fine for me until now. I cannot get it to connect to my headphones. Everything else on the iPod works fine: Apps, wi-fi, mail, photos, music, etc. It even still plays music and sound through the speaker. But when I plug my headphones in nothing happens. It still just plays through the speaker. I tried switching headphones to a new pair, tried plugging it into my cable to play through my car speakers, and even tried resetting everything. Still nothing. It's like it no longer has headphone capability. I'm thinking it might just be something internal...But any other ideas or tips would be helpful. I'm trying to avoid buying a new one as long as possible since I just started a new job and am still trying to pay for school. But I am willing to try anything to get my music back.

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Ease your worries about potential headphone jack problems for $6.50

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Yes, it won't fix jack problem itself, but using extension cord You could prevent damages & prolong jack's life. You always leave this cord plugged into Your jack switching headphones on it, so You don't hurt this d?mn holeMessage Edited by rhythman on 03-3-2005 04:56 PM

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As an aside, your scolding, authoritarian tone in reply isn't helpful. When it's obvious you have no idea what you're talking and did not comprehend a pretty clear explanation it makes you look like a fool.
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