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    Problems with audio on an Inspiron E1405

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by a_ortiz, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. a_ortiz

    a_ortiz Newbie

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    This is my first post, so please bear with the not-so-techy lingo.

    My problem is when I try to watch a movie or play an audio CD, the sound comes out very distorted. This problem doesn't happen when I watch videos on the internet or anything loaded onto my computer or when I rip a CD/DVD or burn one. The sound has the same distorted quality no matter what program I use. I've tried updating the driver, disabling digital playback (vs. analog), and everything else I could think of. Please help!

    Specifics:
    Dell Inspiron E1405
    Windows XP Media Center Edition, 2004
    TSSTcorp DVD+-RW TS-L632D DVD/CD Drive

    Thanks!
     
    a_ortiz, Jan 25, 2009
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  2. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    I understand that it doesn't happen for internet videos, but what do you mean anything loaded or when rip a CD ? Not exactly sure when the distortions occur and not.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 25, 2009
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    a_ortiz Newbie

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    It only happens when I'm playing it directly from the CD/DVD.
    When I play the same videos/music when loaded onto my computer, it doesn't do it.
     
    a_ortiz, Jan 27, 2009
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