To resolve the audio issue on your Windows laptop where sound only plays through headphones and not the speakers, you can try the following steps:
- Check Audio Connections: Ensure that your speakers are properly connected and powered on. If they are external speakers, check the cables and connections.
- Sound Settings: Go to Settings > System > Sound and verify that the correct output device is selected. If your speakers are listed, make sure they are set as the default device.
- Device Manager: Open Device Manager and check if there are any issues with the audio drivers. You can right-click on the audio device and select Update driver or Uninstall device and then restart your computer to reinstall the driver.
- Sound Control Panel: Open the Sound Control Panel by typing
mmsys.cplin the Run dialog (Win + R). In the Playback tab, ensure that your speakers are enabled. Right-click and select Show Disabled Devices to see if they are disabled. - Troubleshoot Audio: Use the built-in troubleshooter by going to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters > Playing Audio and follow the prompts.
- Check for Windows Updates: Sometimes, updating Windows can resolve driver issues. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, there may be a hardware problem with the speakers or the audio output.
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