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    Asus N56VZ Subwoofer.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by alexand, Jun 15, 2012.

  1. alexand

    alexand Newbie

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    Hi guys. I bought this very very nice laptop Asus N56VZ with a subwoofer included BUT it doesn`t work. My questions is should I see it as a registered device in the Audio settings (that screen with a room and the settings of the sound system, stereo, stereo + sub.. etc). Or should I do anything at all to make it work, because it doesn`t make a sound. Also anyone using Linux with this model because I tested both Win7Ult. and Ubuntu.. please if anyone know something. I can always call a replacement but in the store we tested with a subwoofer from another laptop and it didn`t work either.

    Thanks in advance,
    Alex
     
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  2. gommle

    gommle Newbie

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    I had the same problem with the subwoofer not connecting, and it was because of a misaligned connection inside the chassis. Can you perhaps take a picture of the subwoofer connection hole?
     
    gommle, Jun 15, 2012
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  3. JOSEA

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    Alex are you running a clean windows 7 install; or are you running the factory image? Have you removed any of the bloatware? It also could be a hardware issue with your laptop, if you can get a replacement without any extra fees; that is what i would ask for.
    I am sure if you call ASUS they will tell you to do a factory restore :rolleyes:
     
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  4. alexand

    alexand Newbie

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    Actually it was a hardware issue of the chassis. Got a replacement now and the subwoofer is working fine but the touchpad has this small irritating sound when you tap it a little bit harder. Asus y u no better build QA ? :(((( Otherwise I`m in love with the design, hardware and the laptop in general.
     
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    gramzon Newbie

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    Mine does work but it makes this annoying popping sound when playing music.
    Also the laptop speakers crackle while playing music if i put them to max.
    Anyone else have this problem or is this normal?
     
    gramzon, Jun 16, 2012
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