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

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 04:53 PM

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I haven't tried unplugging it, however. Worth a shot.

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

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

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

On the surface it sounds simple canetoad Yesterday #4

Using Restart fixed the problem!! Number9Dream 10 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 10 hrs ago #17

Did you get the audio to work? Eko 23 hrs ago #15