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    Sound Randomly Goes out

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Kluchy, Apr 29, 2013.

  1. Kluchy

    Kluchy Notebook Geek

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    It doesn't happen every time I am using my system but sometimes and it is really annoying, anyone have a fix?
    I have to restart to get sound back.
     
    Kluchy, Apr 29, 2013
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  2. idiotpilot

    idiotpilot Notebook Evangelist

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    I had this issue while using skype. Others here with the problem have stated it happened while playing games like SC2. I reinstalled my soundcard drivers through the device manager and haven't had the problem since.
     
    idiotpilot, Apr 30, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Try updating the BIOS to the latest version. If that does not work send me a PM because it may require a replacement.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 30, 2013
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  4. Crapcake

    Crapcake Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have had similar funky sound issues but they are almost always resolved by a restart like you said. To be honest I'd rather just deal with the occasional reboot than the inconvenience of having to send it in for service.
     
    Crapcake, Apr 30, 2013
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