Why do my computer speakers not work?

• Speakers are not connected properly. Some audio problems may be caused by improperly connected speakers. ...
• Default playback device in Windows. If your computer has the Windows operating system, make sure the correct playback device is set as the default device for sound output.
• Windows speaker setup. ...

There are several reasons your laptop's audio may not be working:

• The volume could be muted.
• The internal speakers could be malfunctioning.
• Windows may be sending sound to the wrong audio device.
• Audio enhancements may be causing a disruption.
• An operating system update may be conflicting with the audio drivers.

Run Windows 10 Audio Troubleshooter

• You can press Windows + I to open Windows Settings.
• In Settings window, you can click Update & Security -> Troubleshoot.
• In the right window, you can click Playing Audio, and click Run the troubleshooter button.
• Choose the audio device you want to troubleshoot, and let the troubleshooter to automatically fix audio problems for you.

You can enable your audio device and set it as the default with the following steps:

1. Press the WIN key on your keyboard and search for "control panel". Hit ENTER to open the first search result, which is always Control Panel.
2. Make sure you are viewing by large icons
3. Select Sound
4. If you don't see your headphone jack listed, right-click anywhere in the Playback tab and tick-mark "Show disabled devices".

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