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Computer Help and Support

Eko

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15. Did you get the audio to work?

Reply to Number9Dream (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:29 PM

19 hrs ago

Is there a speaker on the bottom left? If so left click it then go above the volume bar and left click on whatever is there, does that give you options and if so what are they?

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The audio on my laptop just stopped working. [View all] Number9Dream Yesterday OP

Mine was switching to headphones for a while. Maybe check audio in settings LoisB Yesterday #1

Thanks... I'll try checking that. Number9Dream Yesterday #3

I am certain someone will be along shortly who can really help. But, niyad Yesterday #2

It has been off and on a few times, but no change. Number9Dream Yesterday #5

Be sure to leave it off for at least a few minutes if you do. niyad Yesterday #7

If you can, remove the battery and then let the computer sit idle for a few minutes, mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #13

On the surface it sounds simple canetoad Yesterday #4

Using Restart fixed the problem!! Number9Dream 6 hrs ago #16

Dell? HP? Lenovo? Other? mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #6

Dell Inspiron 15 with Realtek audio Number9Dream Yesterday #9

Use the mouse or touchpad to mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #12

I would try.... walkingman Yesterday #8

Thanks... I'll try that too Number9Dream Yesterday #10

Lost audio is sometimes audio routed through bluetooth. usonian Yesterday #11

Can Dell run an online diagnostic of your computer? mahatmakanejeeves Yesterday #14

Problem is fixed - Thanks for your replies / suggestions Number9Dream 6 hrs ago #17

Did you get the audio to work? Eko 19 hrs ago #15