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Why is there no sound on my Dell monitor?

Joe Ford

Why is there no sound on my Dell monitor?

Go into the audio playback devices settings (Start > Control Panel > Sound; or in Windows 10 go to Start > search for Control Panel, open Control Panel from the list, and then go to Hardware and Sound > Sound | Manage audio devices ) and change the default audio device back to the internal speakers/headphones.

How do I get the sound back on my Dell laptop?

  1. Check the audio ports for damage, and clean the ports.
  2. Restart your Dell computer.
  3. Check the connection (external speakers, headphones or earphones)
  4. Check volume settings and set the default playback device.
  5. Run the Microsoft Sound Troubleshooter.
  6. Reinstall or Update the chipset, audio, and BIOS drivers.

How do I enable sound on my monitor?

How to Enable Monitor Speakers

  1. Connect one end of the 3.5 mm cable to the audio output port on the computer.
  2. Connect the other end of the 3.5 mm cable to the audio input port on the monitor.
  3. Look at the Windows sound icon (a speaker) in the system tray to make sure that the system sound is not muted or too low to hear.

How do I get my TV to play sound from my computer?

How to switch sound from Windows PC to TV via HDMI cable

  1. Right click on the Start icon in the lower left corner of the desktop and select Control Panel:
  2. In the Control Panel window, click on Hardware and Sound:
  3. Then click on Sound:
  4. You will see that your PC Speakers are selected (green check mark sign):
  5. Click on TV (Samsung in this example) and click on Set Default button:

How do I get sound on my TV from my computer without HDMI?

You can buy an adapter or a cable that will let you connect it to the standard HDMI port on your TV. If you don’t have Micro HDMI, see if your laptop has a DisplayPort, which can handle the same digital video and audio signals as HDMI. You can buy a DisplayPort/HDMI adapter or cable cheaply and easily.

Why is my laptop HDMI not working?

The issue of your HDMI port not working on your Windows Laptop can be simply a hardware failure. Your HDMI cable needs not to be damaged and properly connected with your Windows laptop and HDMI device. Check if your HDMI cable is compatible with your System or another HDMI device. Check your HDMI ports.

Why is my hdmi not working on my monitor?

If your HDMI connection is still not working, it’s likely there are hardware issues with your HDMI port, cable or your devices. This will resolve any problems you might be experiencing due to your cable. If changing the cable doesn’t work for you, try your HDMI connection with another TV or monitor or another computer.

What happens when HDMI cable goes bad?

Check the HDMI cable’s connector—bent prongs can not only interfere with your picture or audio, but also damage your television. Additionally, a damaged HDMI cable can interfere with your Internet connection, since there are HDMI cables with Ethernet capabilities. If you need a new HDMI cable, check out CableWholesale.