Inspiron 15 headphone jack and speaker problem

Question

For some reason, my headphone jack is all messed up. When I plug my headphones in, the sounds leaks through the main speakers, and the sound on my headphones are barely audible. Also, since I started having that problem, it's been causing me considerable problems while video chatting. I know this isn't the video forum, but the audio is in fact the only problem I'm having. When I cam-chat without the use of headphones, there's a loud screeching noise that starts off small, but then slowly gets louder. Although, when I rig my headphones and use those, the screech goes away. It's not only a problem to me, but to the other person on the chat, so could someone please assist?

Jim Coates · Answer

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3517/p/19390313/19907914.aspx#19907914

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3517/p/19367793/19834179.aspx#19834179

loud screeching noise that starts off small, but then slowly gets louder.

Sounds like feedback.

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