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Posted by BillW50 on March 20, 2008, 4:53 pm
Please log in for more thread options M.I.5¾ typed on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:43:04 -0000:
>> There is a metal spring arm which makes a connection in the
>> headphone jack when there isn't a plug inserted. Thus makes the
>> connection and plays out of the speakers. Sounds like your switch is
>> bent or otherwise defective. Someone who knows what they are doing,
>> might be able to fix it with a small tool through the headphone jack
>> without any power to the laptop. That might void your warrantee if
>> you do this. Otherwise the jack might need replacing.
>>
>> Another idea is your headphone plug is too short and isn't working
>> the switch like it is supposed too. Are you sure you are plugging it
>> in all of the way? Otherwise it might be that headphone plug itself
>> and then try another set of headphones.
>
> Headphone sockets in the majority of laptops haven't worked that way
> for years. In fact, few headphone jacks even have the little switch
> in them any more. These days, the hardware in the card is able to
> detect when the headphones are plugged in (by the presence of the
> load) and signal the fact to the sound card driver which then
> disables the internal speakers. On slower laptops, there is often a
> short delay between the headphone plug being inserted and the
> speakers muting.
> I would suggest that reinstalling the soundcard driver may fix then
> problem, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Wow no kidding? Gee you can learn something new everyday! Thanks M.I.5¾!
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Bill
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