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    Having issues with my headphones

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Ezi0, Nov 12, 2012.

  1. Ezi0

    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys :hi2:

    So I can't figure out what is wrong with my headphones. They just stopped working with my computer yesterday.
    Tried re installing the drivers nothing. Anyone else have any suggestions

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    • Headphones = Razer Electra
    • Headphones work with ipod and phone
    • Speakers work fine and are turned off when headphones are plugged in
    • currently have IDT audio drivers from dell installed
    • in audio devices, headphones appear as indepedent RTC headphones
    • Won't let me declare the headphones as default device only default communication device
    • headphones are declared unplugged unless in middle jack not sure why
    • I'll add more if I notice any
     
    Ezi0, Nov 12, 2012
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  2. dovy

    dovy Notebook Consultant

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    have you tried uninstalling idt and just using default drivers from Microsoft?
     
    dovy, Nov 12, 2012
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  3. Ezi0

    Ezi0 Notebook Consultant

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    I tried uninstalling it and deleting the software.

    Ultimately I ended up with the microsoft drivers. Now they are working just fine. :D thanks for the suggestions
     
    Ezi0, Nov 12, 2012
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  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Have you tried also installing the drivers and going to playback devices and setting them as default?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 13, 2012
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