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    Messed up audio port

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by TheCowKing(moo), Feb 8, 2012.

  1. TheCowKing(moo)

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    Hello i have an alienware m17x r3 and i was curious if there was a way to open it
    by going through the keyboard? i tried opening it at the bottom but to get to the audio port i would have to take out the motherboard and everything on it....
     
    TheCowKing(moo), Feb 8, 2012
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    Are you by any chance related to The_Moo™? :p Sorry I can't offer any good advise other than driver install/updates.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 8, 2012
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    To pull out the mobo, you are going to have to disassemble it. It might be better to get an external audio solution or a USB headset as all USB headsets come with built in soundcards...or get dell to come fix it
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 8, 2012
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    Did you try reinstalling the drivers if it is not physical damage?

    I have seen old and new computers that "unloaded" audio drivers after bunch of windows update and other drivers. Try that if you are having audio issues.
     
    Dellienware, Feb 8, 2012
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