Laptop sound distorted

4.5

Audio sounds fuzzy, metallic, or generally "off".

Symptoms
  • Static
  • Tinny sound
  • Garbled voices
Possible Causes
  • Blown speaker
  • Driver settings
  • Interference

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Test with Headphones

If headphones sound fine, the laptop speakers are likely damaged.

2

Lower Volume

Digital clipping can occur at 100% volume.

3

Disable Effects

Turn off Dolby, DTS, or other spatial sound effects.

When to See a Technician

Distortion that persists across all apps usually points to a physical speaker issue or a bad driver setting.

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