- #My macbook won t play sound for free#
- #My macbook won t play sound install#
- #My macbook won t play sound archive#
- #My macbook won t play sound full#
It is often the case that the Genius Bar will at least diagnose the problem for free, as long as they can figure it out in about ten minutes. An Apple Authorized Service Provider (including the Genius Bar) will have significantly more experience, specific hardware and software tools, and better luck diagnosing what's wrong. I don't work for Apple and I'm not a Mac-certified technician. There's a slim chance that inserting a male plug into the line out jack (like from headphones, though the ones from earbuds work better here) will disengage the pins, but even if that works it is likely a temporary solution at best.įinally, this is just advice. If you see a red light, that means the dual-mode analog and optical audio line out jack is stuck on optical audio output.
#My macbook won t play sound for free#
Take it to the Genius Bar, they'll remove the debris for free as long as you're patient with them, even if you're not in warranty. If you're very careful, you could use a paper clip with the end extended and the very tip curled back toward you like a hook to clear out the jack, but even the most experienced folks will damage the jack with this approach. Do not blow air into this jack, and do not insert a foreign object to clean it, especially if you're in-warranty. (This would be a good point to grab a lighted otoscope or magnifying glass.) If there's debris in the jack, it could be causing the computer to think there are headphones plugged in and not to play audio through speakers. Perform a visual inspection of your line out jack. If switching outputs did work, it's an issue with your output. If that doesn't solve the issue (and it's not software-related), then it's Genius Bar time. Try switching to a different output device, like headphones, USB device, optical audio device, or AirPlay destination.
#My macbook won t play sound install#
If that doesn't work, then you'll have to do an Erase and Install and don't restore from Time Machine backup.
#My macbook won t play sound full#
This will replace just your system files and shouldn't touch any of your user files (but a full backup is the safest thing to do anyway).
#My macbook won t play sound archive#
If it doesn't, then.īack up your computer and perform an Archive and Install of your operating system. If that works, it's a setting in your user account or a background program you've added causing the problem. (You can also get to a similar menu by option-clicking the speaker icon in your menu bar at the top-right of your screen.) Make sure the output device you want (Internal Speakers, Line Out, AirPlay device) is highlighted. In System Preferences, click Sound, then select the Output tab.
Possible hardware includes: logic board (the main circuitry of your computer, including your sound card), I/O board, line out jack (if applicable), external sound card (often found in USB devices), and wiring to internal speakers.Ĭheck your settings. If it's a hardware issue, fixing or working around the failed piece of hardware will resolve the issue. You can do this either by installing OS X on an external drive or visiting your local Genius Bar. If it's a software issue, booting from a known-working operating system will resolve the issue. This could be caused for one of two reasons:Ī software error such as an incorrect configuration, corrupt drivers, software interference, or incorrect audio output selected, orĪ hardware error somewhere between your CPU and your output device (speakers) When you see this overlay, it means your selected audio output device has no volume control.
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