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    Headphone Jack Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by AduNeButt, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. AduNeButt

    AduNeButt Newbie

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    Hey, I've recently upgraded my XPS M1730 to Vista and upon doing so I've noticed that both my headphone jacks no longer work...Only the one closest to the front of the laptop works, the middle jack doesn't work. Any ideas if this has to do with Vista? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
     
    AduNeButt, Feb 2, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Install the proper audio drivers from the Dell Support website.
     
    namaiki, Feb 3, 2009
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  3. fluffboy

    fluffboy Notebook Evangelist

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    yes uninstalling the driver in the device manager and reinstalling the drivers from dell will fix this. I too had this problem and fixed it by doing what I just posted. Best of luck to you.
     
    fluffboy, Feb 3, 2009
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    GShyneDM Notebook Enthusiast

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    Third confirmation. The Windows Default sound driver that gets installed (even through Win Update) doesnt activate both jacks.
     
    GShyneDM, Feb 3, 2009
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Ditto, the default driver doesn't enable the middle jack. Get the dell audio driver and problem solved...
     
    eleron911, Feb 3, 2009
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