The front audio jack is a connector that is used to connect headphones/earphones with a PC. If for some reason, the front audio jack is not working on your Windows 11/10 PC, then you can try some ...
If you crack the front panel on your iPad, you can either live with it, buy a new one, or fix it. For those with an AppleCare+ or other warranty that covers accidental damage, the choice is obvious.