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Computer Help and Support

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

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 04:48 PM

5 hrs ago

to be sure it is on internal not headphones.

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The audio on my laptop just stopped working. [View all] Number9Dream 5 hrs ago OP

Thanks... I'll try checking that. Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #3

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

Be sure to leave it off for at least a few minutes if you do. niyad 5 hrs ago #7

On the surface it sounds simple canetoad 5 hrs ago #4

Dell? HP? Lenovo? Other? mahatmakanejeeves 5 hrs ago #6

Dell Inspiron 15 with Realtek audio Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #9

Use the mouse or touchpad to mahatmakanejeeves 4 hrs ago #12

I would try.... walkingman 5 hrs ago #8

Thanks... I'll try that too Number9Dream 5 hrs ago #10

Lost audio is sometimes audio routed through bluetooth. usonian 5 hrs ago #11

Can Dell run an online diagnostic of your computer? mahatmakanejeeves 4 hrs ago #14