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kimbutgar

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8. I had this problem with my desktop computer and found out the circuit board was dying
Fri Apr 21, 2023, 06:56 PM
Apr 2023

The first to go is speakers. It was a Lenovo all in one about 5 years old. The computer guy told me that computers now only last about 5 years if you’re lucky.

I tried reinstalling the sound drivers and updating the software no luck.

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What did I do now?! [View all] madamesilverspurs Apr 2023 OP
Maybe it's not detecting external speakers. Check the setting. mobeau69 Apr 2023 #1
Did you try restarting the computer? Earth-shine Apr 2023 #2
Yes. madamesilverspurs Apr 2023 #3
Is this a windows machine? What windows version? Desktop or laptop? Earth-shine Apr 2023 #4
Windows, Toshiba laptop madamesilverspurs Apr 2023 #6
Check which sound device is set as the default in sound settings. Earth-shine Apr 2023 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author Tetrachloride Apr 2023 #5
Can you access them by doing the following? walkingman Apr 2023 #7
I had this problem with my desktop computer and found out the circuit board was dying kimbutgar Apr 2023 #8
Hi Buddy canetoad Apr 2023 #10
Hi backatcha! madamesilverspurs Apr 2023 #11
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