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    HP dm4 Volume Problem

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jiznoplyer1, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. jiznoplyer1

    jiznoplyer1 Newbie

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    So I just bought an HP Pavilion dm4 today, and I was surprised to find out that the volume is dramatically lower than my last few computers I have. Even at max volume, it generates maybe 50 percent what my other computers put out.. Is there anyone else who has also experienced this problem and also might know a way to fix it?
     
    jiznoplyer1, Nov 26, 2010
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  2. nikeseven

    nikeseven Notebook Deity

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    Try uninstalling the sound driver to see if the windows generic driver sounds better.
     
    nikeseven, Nov 27, 2010
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Nope. I have the generic driver and it's really quiet.
     
    fred2028, Nov 28, 2010
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    jwong512 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's because the speakers are on the bottom of the laptop so it's blasting against the table before it reaches your ears.
     
    jwong512, Nov 28, 2010
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Wow, would've never guessed going from a media laptop like a Dell Studio XPS 1645 to a portable laptop would induce so many sacrifices ...
     
    fred2028, Nov 28, 2010
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