Laptop speakers not working

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No sound comes from the laptop speakers, even when volume is up.

Symptoms
  • Silence
  • Audio service error
  • Red "X" on volume icon
Possible Causes
  • Audio service stopped
  • Headphone jack stuck
  • Driver corruption

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Output Device

Ensure "Speakers" is selected, not HDMI or Bluetooth.

2

Restart Audio Service

Restart "Windows Audio" in services.msc.

3

Test with Headphones

If headphones work, the internal speakers or cable might be dead.

When to See a Technician

Sometimes the headphone jack sensor gets stuck, making the laptop think headphones are always plugged in.

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