Only left earbud works when inside audio jack

[bboes13]

Maybe, there is a windows update that you haven't installed that addresses this problem (or caused it I imagine)? I really doubt you have any, Windows 8 has been way better about installing updates than windows 7 was.

 

[catssss]

Maybe, there is a windows update that you haven't installed that addresses this problem (or caused it I imagine)? I really doubt you ahve any, Windows 8 has been way better about installing updates than windows 7 was.

Tried reinstalling the driver, didn't work, and there's no available updates. :/

 

[bboes13]

Did you only remove it, then reboot? Don't reinstall or anything until then (obviously you can just place the driver .exe on the desktop so if it doesn't work out you can update it/reinstallit), just remove and reboot.

 

[catssss]

Did you only remove it, then reboot? Don't reinstall or anything until then (obviously you can just place the driver .exe on the desktop so if it doesn't work out you can update it/reinstallit), just remove and reboot.

Yeah, I uninstalled, booted, installed, and booted again.

Edit: Is Realtek High Defintion Audio is the right driver? Because that's the one I reinstalled.

 

[bboes13]

Did you test your speakers between uninstalling and booting before reinstalling it?
And yeah it probably is...I honestly haven't dealt with a PC that doesn't use Realtek, not saying there isn't one, but Realtek is real popular. Realtek's website is pretty trash if you ask me though..

 

[catssss]

Did you test your speakers between uninstalling and booting before reinstalling it?
And yeah it probably is...I honestly haven't dealt with a PC that doesn't use Realtek, not saying there isn't one, but Realtek is real popular. Realtek's website is pretty trash if you ask me though..

Yeah, I have a driver installation CD that came with my computer so I didn't have to use the site. And I did notice the speakers seemed a bit louder when I reinstalled it, but it could have been my imagination haha.

 

[bboes13]

Well the tip is the left audio device, use a light shine it down into the slot, if there is anything down there then it could cause the tip to not get good enough contact to give you sound. Common issue with iPod's from being in pockets they get lint smashed at the bottom...I guess maybe something got jammed in there on accident...I'm taking shot's in the dark now. Hahah, I say you should have an (angry) call to the manufacturer of the PC.

 

[catssss]

Well the tip is the left audio device, use a light shine it down into the slot, if there is anything down there then it could cause the tip to not get good enough contact to give you sound. Common issue with iPod's from being in pockets they get lint smashed at the bottom...I guess maybe something got jammed in there on accident...I'm taking shot's in the dark now. Hahah, I say you should have an (angry) call to the manufacturer of the PC.

I looked inside with a light and I don't really see anything wrong with it. But what do I know? Haha, would it help if I took a picture?

 

[bboes13]

If you'd like, but if it looks like metal at the bottom you're all set.

 

[catssss]

If you'd like, but if it looks like metal at the bottom you're all set.

I couldn't get a clear picture, but i can see metal at the bottom and nothing seems to be messed up.

 

[bboes13]

If you'd like, but if it looks like metal at the bottom you're all set.

I couldn't get a clear picture, but i can see metal at the bottom and nothing seems to be messed up.

I figured that wouldn't be the problems but I'm sure it does happen.
How old is the laptop? Do you have a set of computer speakers or any other speakers (not headphones) that you could plug in to it? Maybe the sound card/motherboard is just broken..
Edit: you said it is only a few days old, maybe see if another set of external computer speakers or using the port as an auxiliary port for a stereo or something if it works, maybe using headphones with a mic acts screwy in the port? Although I've never had that be an issue.
If it's only a couple of days old call the laptop manufacturer, that never hurts.

 

[catssss]

If you'd like, but if it looks like metal at the bottom you're all set.

I couldn't get a clear picture, but i can see metal at the bottom and nothing seems to be messed up.

I figured that wouldn't be the problems but I'm sure it does happen.
How old is the laptop? Do you have a set of computer speakers or any other speakers (not headphones) that you could plug in to it? Maybe the sound card/motherboard is just broken..
Edit: you said it is only a few days old, maybe see if another set of external computer speakers or using the port as an auxiliary port for a stereo or something if it works, maybe using headphones with a mic acts screwy in the port? Although I've never had that be an issue.
If it's only a couple of days old call the laptop manufacturer, that never hurts.

Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do, thank you for your time!

 

[bboes13]

Not a problem! Let us know what they say/do/if they can fix it.

 

[MCPlayer18]

This may sound dumb but did you plug them in all the way?

 

[bboes13]

This may sound dumb but did you plug them in all the way?

You know...such an obvious question and easy to assume he did, but one that shouldn't be overlooked at the same time.

 

[catssss]

I didn't contact my manufacturer yet but I think I will now because I did a full wipe on my computer and reinstalled all of the drivers and still no help, so I assume it's a hardware problem.

 

[bboes13]

I didn't contact my manufacturer yet but I think I will now because I did a full wipe on my computer and reinstalled all of the drivers and still no help, so I assume it's a hardware problem.

Yeah that's odd. Just make sure they at plugged in all the way, literally the only thing I didn't think to try. But it does sound like a possible hardware defect.