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Offline jammindude

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Computer speaker issue....
« on: March 26, 2014, 01:02:45 AM »
Ok.   My laptop speakers cut in and out completely randomly.   But my headphones work fine....not a single problem.   This gets really annoying when I'm trying to play a YouTube video for my wife or son, and the audio keeps cutting in and out.

IRRITATING!!!   >:( :censored

Anyone know what the issue may be?
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2014, 04:47:28 AM »
Does it do it for every application? Or only for youtube videos?
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2014, 08:45:24 AM »
Everything...though less often with something like my Windows Media player.   It is certainly more pronounced with YouTube.
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 08:50:48 AM »
Sounds like it could be a software problem. I'm guessing you already tried restarting the laptop? Here is some stuff I found that might help: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-pictures/speakers-cutting-out/e76a3e46-ac84-4987-800d-6f7b05a971c3

if not then maybe it is a hardware problem, sound card or speakers (probably speakers then because your headphones work fine)...
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 10:18:30 AM »
If the headphones work fine, I would be more inclined to think it is a speaker problem and not a hardware problem.  Maybe try hooking up a mini set of speakers to the headphone jack and the line out and see what you get.
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 05:55:17 PM »
Speakers are hardware aren't they? :P
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2014, 09:40:03 PM »
Typo.  I probably rephrased it halfway through typing it and didn't correct it.
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2014, 11:32:23 PM »
Before posting, I hadn't tried re-installing the drivers...but I have now, and it didn't help.

I guess I may have to look at an external set.  But that sux...   :censored
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2014, 02:41:01 AM »
Depending on your laptop and/or your skill level, you may be able to replace the laptop speakers, or maybe have them replaced.
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2014, 09:47:30 AM »
This has been going on for awhile...but I only just now noticed for the first time that they only cut out when I move the laptop...and I have further just discovered that they come back on when you tap them.

Guess they are just loose.   I've never opened up a laptop in my life.  Is it super hard?   Are the connections easy to fix?  Will I have to solder them?
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Re: Computer speaker issue....
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2014, 06:23:43 PM »
I honestly have no idea, sorry. You can try googling 'replace <laptop model> speakers' or something.
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