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    XPS 15 - how to turn the sub on/test it?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mobfant, Dec 7, 2010.

  1. mobfant

    mobfant Notebook Enthusiast

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    The sub on my XPS 15 isn't working so the sound is pretty poor. Is there any way to test the sub? Is my only option a replacement?
     
    mobfant, Dec 7, 2010
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    Run the DELL diagnostic tool (F12 during boot and select diagnostic). Go to custom and select audio option which will test the sub and others.
     
    jataayu, Dec 7, 2010
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    mobfant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cheers, the test was helpful in that I couldn't hear the sub at all, so there's clearly a problem with it. Have reported it to Dell, will see what they do.
     
    mobfant, Dec 7, 2010
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    Pop off the bottom cover and see if the connector is connected.
     
    sprtnbsblplya, Dec 7, 2010
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    Thanks, have just tried that and the cable (black and red one) that leads from the direction of the sub to the motherboard is connected. I tried disconnecting and reconnecting but still doesn't work.
     
    mobfant, Dec 7, 2010
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