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Vanity-Why no noise from my computer?
Free Republic ^ | January 22, 2017 | self

Posted on 01/22/2017 5:44:50 PM PST by SisterK

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To: SisterK

It isn’t difficult to reinstall or update drivers...you can do it...


21 posted on 01/22/2017 6:03:05 PM PST by goodnesswins (Say hello to President Trump)
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To: P-Marlowe

Not kidding about going into town. I truly like staying in the woods.
Yes...The UPS trucks do come out here. The neighbor lady gets a lot of stuff on line to keep from going into town. Its a nice little town but we like it here in the country.


22 posted on 01/22/2017 6:05:00 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: Bullish

I will have to pass on the drop test. Everything else works fine.


23 posted on 01/22/2017 6:06:31 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

thank you

Is it critical that I download the audio driver for 7 specifically? Or is matching the brand of the computer close enough?


24 posted on 01/22/2017 6:10:28 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: SisterK

If the treble and bass graphs are moving, your computer is getting sound, and the sound card is probably OK. Did you check the actual speaker cables, make sure they are fully plugged in,,,haven’t come loose?


25 posted on 01/22/2017 6:12:40 PM PST by Cedar
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To: Cedar

Forgive my last post,,,you said internal speakers!


26 posted on 01/22/2017 6:14:12 PM PST by Cedar
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To: Cedar

Since it is a laptop, the speaker is built-in. No cables. BUT thank you for advising me on the sound card.


27 posted on 01/22/2017 6:16:28 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: Cedar

Its okay. Because it is good to learn that it does not have a bad sound card.


28 posted on 01/22/2017 6:20:31 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: SisterK

I recently had this same problem with my Dell computer running Windows 7.

I called tech support and they put me through all the standard steps. I gave them online access to my computer — they ran tests, downloaded and installed new drivers. Nothing worked.

Finally, they decided that there was a problem with the motherboard. They sent an onsite technician over to replace it and also installed new speakers. It’s working now.

I always buy online site support for my laptops, because they always have problems, and I can’t afford to send it back to the manufacturer because I can’t be without it for that length of time. I work at home and I need it for work (and also for Freeping).

Anyway, I don’t know what brand you’ve got, but if you have access to tech support, that might be the place to start.


29 posted on 01/22/2017 6:21:35 PM PST by Maceman (Screw the Party. Save the Country.)
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To: SisterK

If they have one specifically for Windows 7 that’s the one to use. Otherwise, get their latest. Make sure to search for the correct one for your exact model/serial number. Most brands have really good driver support and installation processes.


30 posted on 01/22/2017 6:21:48 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: SisterK

If a neighbor has some headphones, plug them in to see if you hear sound. If you hear sound, just buy some external speakers and problem solved.


31 posted on 01/22/2017 6:21:53 PM PST by Cedar
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To: Cedar

I did ask my neighbors and they don’t have any speakers that would work. Darned.


32 posted on 01/22/2017 6:25:01 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: SisterK

It’s pretty straightforward. Also check for disabled items in the sound section and devices section. Microsoft has tons of instructions.


33 posted on 01/22/2017 6:25:36 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: SisterK
computer is not very old but I like 7

Here is something everyone should do, but few will do it. You know how you're supposed to periodically drain your water heater to empty out the rusty crud at the bottom, which impedes efficiency and can cause failure? And most people don't, resulting in a failed water heater?

Periodically take apart your laptop computer. Use an aerosol air-can to blow out all the accumulated dust bunnies, especially in and around the fans. You might also see a buildup on the speakers. This will help keep your laptop running cool and efficient, and may prevent various future problems and failures.

Get a set of external amplified speakers, either wired or Bluetooth. Much more enjoyable listening.

34 posted on 01/22/2017 6:25:38 PM PST by roadcat
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To: Oldeconomybuyer; Maceman

thank you guys

freepers are the best


35 posted on 01/22/2017 6:27:35 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: SisterK

Found this suggestion online,,someone having the same problem:

“there is a sensor in the headphone jack that tells the computer to turn the speakers off when there is headphones plugged in, and sometimes that sensor gets jammed and the computer thinks there is headphones plugged in when there isn’t.

Solution: Get a tooth pick or something and stick it in there to un-jam the sensor.”


36 posted on 01/22/2017 6:32:40 PM PST by Cedar
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To: roadcat

That is very tempting.
I don’t want to make a bad situation worse though.


37 posted on 01/22/2017 6:32:58 PM PST by SisterK (its a spiritual war)
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To: SisterK

Sorry Sister but you need to turn off your computer and never turn it on again.


38 posted on 01/22/2017 6:36:04 PM PST by 386wt
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To: SisterK

Keep us informed.


39 posted on 01/22/2017 6:45:11 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: Cedar

Excellent. Step 1 - get headphones and plug it in the jack. Do that before doing anything else messing with your computer if you have never updated drivers before. Surely someone has a set of headphones around there. Good grief.


40 posted on 01/22/2017 6:48:46 PM PST by plain talk
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