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"Scan for Hardware Changes" fixes audio problem, but problem returns
Hi all,
Issue: The sound on my internal laptop speakers does not work when I try to play audio.
Solution: However, if I go into "Device Manager" and click "Scan for Hardware Changes" on the "Sounds, video and game controllers" section, my sound returns instantly. The moment I click "Scan..." the sound appears straight away and plays back without issue.
The Problem: Problem is, while the sound plays back fine as long as I am playing sound, the problem of no sound returns once I stop audio payback. I've noticed I can stop playback and the sound will still play back for a minute or two, but if I don't play audio for longer than about 5 minutes the sound again disappears next time I try to play back and I have to do the "Scan..." thing again to get it working. It's as though my system keeps defaulting back to an incorrect setting or something after a few minutes.
External Speakers: There is no problem at all when I have my (bluetooth) external speakers selected. Sound plays through them fine.
What I've tried to fix:
- Troubleshoot both "Playback Audio" and "Hardware and Devices" through Control Panel, but neither fixes issue
- Update Driver Software for my "Conexant High Definition SmartAudio HD2", but it says I'm up to date
- Read the forums to find my specific problem, but couldn't...apologies if I've missed it.
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From Speccy > Audio
- Sound Cards
Conexant High Definition SmartAudio HD2
Bluetooth Hands-free Audio
Bluetooth Stereo Audio
- Playback Devices
Speakers (Conexant High Definition SmartAudio HD2) (default)
SPDIF Interface (Conexant High Definition SmartAudio HD2)
From Speccy > General
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T5200 @ 1.60GHz 69 °C
Merom 65nm Technology
RAM
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 266MHz (4-4-4-12)
Motherboard
TOSHIBA Satellite P100 (U2E1) 70 °C
Graphics
Generic PnP Monitor (1440x900@59Hz)
Intel Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family (Toshiba)
Intel Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family (Toshiba)
Storage
93GB TOSHIBA MK1032GSX ATA Device (SATA) 39 °C
Optical Drives
MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-850S ATA Device
Audio
Conexant High Definition SmartAudio HD2
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I hope that's as much information as you guys need to help me. Advice much appreciated.
Thanks.