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    Problem with internal mic on my M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by nickd916, Sep 8, 2009.

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    nickd916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey, I had a system update, but now my microphone isn't working :(
    I was hoping someone here could help me fix it!
    Here is what my menu for recording devices looks:

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    (Noise was being made during that screenshot)

    I'm not sure which one is actually the mic built into the XPS M1330. Do you need any more info to help?
    I'm running Vista on an XPS M1330.
     
    nickd916, Sep 8, 2009
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The Mic Array is your LCD Mic.
     
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    Ok, so I figured out the problem. If I close my lid partially so its a 45* angle, it works. When I have my laptop opened so its a 90* angle, the mic doesn't work. There must be a short in the hinge area. And I am out of warranty :/ I guess I'll have to take it a part myself.
     
    nickd916, Sep 9, 2009
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