My mini-jack input is broken, so my computer(HP pavilion dv6 Notebook) thinks there is headphones plugged in at all times. If I physically press lightly on the headphone intput location, speakers start working again. Even if headphones are plugged in, the cable needs to have tension in a certain angle to work. This is extremely annoying! Fixing it wud cost more than the computer is worth, and I can't afford a new one worth buying. I'm running Windows 7 with IDT audio. In all different options I've found, the speakers and headphones seems to have the same muscle. If I deactivate one, i deactivate the other. In fact, I cant find different options for them at all. Does anyone know a way I can force my computer to ONLY play through the speakers, even if headphones are detected? Not both at the same time, ONLY speakers!
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Are you sure fixing it would cost more than the computer is worth? It's very plausible the jack can be repaired by poking the insides with a screwdriver. If so, no respectable computer shop would charge any serious money.– Marcks ThomasFeb 22, 2013 at 20:17
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You do not say how the input is broken. If a part of the plug is lodged in it, try tweezers.– Jan DoggenApr 1, 2014 at 18:26
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Did you tried this– Renju Chandran chingathJul 10, 2014 at 19:04
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Did you ever find a solution to this? I appear have the exact same problem (also Windows 7 and IDT audio, I even have to push on the audio jack to get it to function correctly just like you). My only variance is that my computer has two audio jacks (and only one of them are malfunctioning).– zantsDec 5, 2014 at 14:49
4 Answers
Harald,
Check out the screenshot.
Open [Control Panel] > [Sound] > [Manage audio devices]
From there, click the device you wish to activate, and click [Set Default]. I wanted to switch between speakers and permanently plugged-in headphones, so I threw a shortcut to the [Manage audio devices] window directly onto my desktop (see image). You may use this to easily switch between the devices.!
I've never tried this as a solution to this problem, but you could try disabling the headphone output device in the playback device manager.
- Right click the speaker icon in the tray and click playback devices.
- Right click and show disabled devices.
- Right click the headphone output and disable.
If this doesn't work you might need third party software. As @ShankarC suggested, try using the Realtek audio manager (drivers on CNET) to disable the headphone output.
If you use Realtek to manage audio, you will have options for disabling headphones.
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1Drivers for above answer can be found here: download.cnet.com/Realtek-AC-97-Driver-Windows-Vista-Windows-7/…– user201262Feb 22, 2013 at 19:40
You have a alternative way also. you can buy a USB digital audio converter and use it .It will work without any hassle.
you have to select Digital output instead of analogue in the Sound-driver.
the use the converter and use it.