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mahatmakanejeeves

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

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 05:41 PM

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long enough that the computer forgets the time and date. With the battery in place, the computer is still receiving backup power.

My Inspiron is an N5050. I need to update the BIOS, but I can't until I install a new battery. I doubt that means anything, but all your drivers and BIOS are what they should be, right?

Just before support for Windows 10 went away, I updated everything I could.

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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 5 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 5 hrs ago #17

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