Windows 10: Sound not working with earbuds

The sound on my Windows Dell computer doesn't work when I plug in earbuds. Just yesterday, the sound was working fine. I unplugged them to use on my other device, but when I plugged them back in on my computer, the sound only came out of the speakers and not the earbuds. I checked to see if it was a problem with the earbuds but they seem to work on all my other devices. I tried multiple times to plug them in to my computer, pushing harder and turning the jack, but it still doesn't seem to work. I also tried troubleshooting, but the computer says that nothing is plugged in. This puzzled me because the jack is all the way pushed in. I wonder if this is a problem with the computer itself, and if so, what is the problem? This computer is fairly new, so I would like to have it fixed. Thank you for your time!

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My thanks to you both for the explanations.
The earbuds are wired cellphone earbuds, with the speech switch, but no volume control. It is plugged in the back because the front sound connection is still AC97.
The case is a 12 year old Antec and it's so versatile and (heavy) that I didn't want to give it up. So far, haven't decided which of my options to start with, based on ascending cost.

1. The wiring schematic is on the web, and is very clear. I also have the electronics to check out the kit I bought.
2. Buy a 3.5" or 5.25" panel inserts with the USB 3 and sound connections. I have both available.
3. Contact Antec for the replacement part.
4. Buy a new case.

And after this is resolved, buy better quality earbuds.
Your comments are most appreciated.

 

Windows 10 sound will not work with earbuds