Notebook users sometimes encounter problems associated with the operation of sound devices. For example, after some actions or without visible reasons, the system refuses to reproduce sound on connected external devices, in particular, in headphones. In this case, the built-in columns function normally. On how to correct the situation, we will talk in this article.
No sound in headphones
A problem of which will be spent today can be caused by various software failures or an operating system, the failure of electronic components, connectors and cables or the most connected device. Most often, the user itself is directly or indirectly to the problems, as they start after some action, such as installations of drivers, programs, or reinstalling the system. There are other factors that can be called external. Below we will analyze the most common causes and make ways to eliminate them.Cause 1: Failure in Software or OS
The first action when any problems occur is a banal Windows restart. During its execution, services and device drivers stop and reinstate. To achieve the desired result, it is better to fully stop the system operation, that is, turn on the laptop, possibly with the removal of the battery, and then turn it on again. So we can guarantee a complete unloading of data from RAM. If everything is failed in the program part, then after rebooting everything will fall into place.
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Cause 2: System Sound Settings
If the reboot does not help get rid of the problem, before proceeding with more decisive actions, check the sound settings in the appropriate section, as they can be changed by programs or other users. There are several options here:
- To zero reduced the level of playback in the volume mixer or the settings of the device itself.
- The device is disabled.
- Headphones do not have the status of "default".
- Effects are included, some of which require a restart of the driver or restarting the system.
The solution here is simple (from a technical point of view): It is necessary to carefully check the parameters of the sound and turn on the device if it is disabled, set the desired volume values, configure defaults and (or) to remove the dusties near the effects on the corresponding tab.
Read more: How to configure sound on your computer
Cause 3: Installing programs or drivers
In some cases, updating drivers (not only for audio devices) or installation of programs, especially designed to improve or enhancing sound, can lead to conflicts and, as a result, failures.
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If problems started after the described actions, the easiest solution will restore the system to the state in which it was before installation.
Read more: Windows recovery options
Cause 4: Viruses
One of the external factors affecting the work of devices and the system as a whole is malicious programs. Their identification and elimination is the next stage of diagnostics and solving today's problem. Viruses are capable, embedded in system files or drivers, and in some cases replacing them with their own, lead to incorrect operation of devices, failure failure, and even physical malfunctions. After checking the sound parameters and rollback, Windows should be scanned for pest detection.
Read more: Fighting computer viruses
Cause 5: Phuch fault
If the problem failed to solve the problem to solve the problem, then you need to think about the possibility of physical malfunction as headphones themselves and the corresponding connector on the laptop. The cable or plug can also come into disrepair. Check the performance of these components can be as follows:- Connect to the connector knowingly good headphones. If the sound is reproduced normally, the device fails. If there is no sound, then the case is in the connector or sound card.
- Connect your "ears" to another laptop or PC. Non-working device will show no sound.
Solve the problem, depending on the cause, by purchasing new headphones, an external audio card, or by contacting the service center for repairing the same card or connector. By the way, the nest is most often out of order, as it turns out to be quite a strong impact.
Conclusion
It is not necessary to fall into the despondency, and even more so give in to a panic in troubleshooting in the work of headphones. Everything has its own reasons and must be methodically and scrupulously check all possible options. Solutions, pretty simple enough and do not require special knowledge and skills from the user. The exception is only the repair of the connector or diagnostics of the hardware fault.