There are a variety of reasons for Windows speakers not to function. The audio driver could be broken; the speakers could be damaged; the sound could be muted, and so on. If you run into this issue, use the suggestions provided here to troubleshoot the issue of PC laptop sound not working in Windows and discover a solution that works for you.
PC Laptop Sound Not Working on Windows
Given below are seven different methods you can employ to fix the issue of PC laptop sound not working on Windows:
- Check the Output of Your Speaker
- Run the Audio Troubleshooter
- Check the External Connections
- Check the Sound Settings
- Set You Audio Device as the Default Device
- Restart Audio Services
- Try Different Audio Formats
Try individually, and then figure out what worked for you. It will be helpful in the future.
1] Check the Output of Your Speaker
Verify that the correct audio output device is selected if many options are available. This is how:
- Click on the Speakers icon on the taskbar.
- Click the arrow next to the Speakers icon to get a list of your PC’s audio devices.
- Make sure your audio is being played to the speaker or headphones or other audio devices you choose.
Note: If the Speakers icon is not displayed, check Show hidden icons.
2] Run the Audio Troubleshooter
It is possible for the audio troubleshooter can fix audio issues automatically. Here is how you run the audio troubleshooter:
- Type audio troubleshooter into the Windows search bar and click Find and fix problems with playing sound from the results to open the audio troubleshooter.
- To continue troubleshooting, click Next, then choose the device you want to troubleshoot. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting.
3] Check the External Connections
- Inspect for any loose cables or cords at the speaker and headphone connections. Ensure that all cables and cords are plugged in.
- Ensure all cords and cables are plugged into the appropriate jack if multiple 5mm jacks are available, particularly if you have a surround sound system.
- Verify that the mute setting is off, then raise all the volume controls.
- The volume of some speakers and applications can be adjusted independently. Make sure to examine each one.
- Consider using a different USB port to connect your speaker and headphones.
- If you plug in your headphones, it is conceivable that your speakers will not function. If nothing else, try unplugging your headphones.
4] Check the Sound Settings
Make sure none of your sound devices is muted or turned off. Here is how you check it:
- Right-click the Speakers icon on the taskbar and choose the Go to Settings option.
- If the speaker icon next to the Volume option is disabled, click the speaker icon to enable it.
To ensure that none of your devices have been unintentionally disabled, check the properties of the devices. This is how you check it:
- Open Settings and navigate to System > Sound. Scroll down and click on the More sound settings option.
- Select the Playback (output) or Recording (input) tab in the Sound pop-up window.
- Choose your device and then click on the Properties button below.
- In the General tab, click on the drop-down box next to Device usage, choose the Use this device (enable) option from the list for the output and input devices and click OK.
Now, check whether your speakers are working.
5] Set You Audio Device as the Default Device
You might need to set the audio device as the default if you use USB or HDMI to connect to an audio device, such as headphones or speakers. Ensure the monitor is not already set as your default output device if you use an external monitor without speakers. You will not have any audio if that is the case. So, let us see how to check whether your audio device is set as the default output device.
- Open Control Panel and click on the Hardware and Sound option. Click on the Sound option on the next page.
- In the Sound pop-up window, on the Playback tab, right-click on the listing for your audio device, choose Set as Default Device, and then click OK. Check whether your speaker works.
6] Restart Audio Services
We will restart some audio services in this method to check whether the speakers will work. Here is how:
- Type services into the Windows search bar and choose the Services app from the results.
- In the Services window, please right-click the following services, right-click them, and choose the Restart option from the context menu. Click Yes when prompted.
- Windows Audio
- Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
7] Try Different Audio Formats
This method will try different audio formats and check whether the speaker works. Here is how:
- Open Control Panel and navigate to Hardware and Sounds > Sounds. Choose the audio device and click on the Properties button below.
- In the Speakers Properties window, click on the Advanced tab. under Default Format, change the setting from the drop-down box, select OK, and test your audio device. If that does not work, try changing the setting again.
Conclusion
These troubleshooting suggestions cover many common issues with poor PC audio. But this is not a complete list of every possible reason for your PC’s audio problems.
Before drawing assumptions about faulty hardware or software, try all these troubleshooting options and carefully follow these instructions. You might want to speak with a professional PC manufacturer if none of these fixes work.
Ensure the sound device you are using is set to default, and check your sound drivers, sound device connection, and the sound device itself.
