UPDATE YOUR BIOS
In rare instances, a hardware incompatibility, software update, or Windows
reinstallation can cause your sound to stop working, and you may need to tweak
something in the BIOS. Reboot your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup
menu, usually by pressing Delete, F2, or some other key at startup.
First, make sure your sound card is enabled in the BIOS, as it could have gotten
disabled at some point. If that doesn’t help, check which BIOS or UEFI version
you’re using, and compare it to the latest version on your laptop manufacturer’s
website. If your manufacturer has released a new version recently, it might be
worth updating. Just be sure to read the instructions and proceed carefully, as a
BIOS update can also break things if done improperly.
REPAIR THE SPEAKERS
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a repair manual for your PC, don’t be afraid to crack it open and see what’s
what—or you can call in the professionals. Either send it to the manufacturer
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problem for you. With any luck, you’ll be jamming again in no time.
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