Partially inserting a plug into a jack to get it "sorta" working
indicates that there is a hardware problem at the jack. Dell may replace
the motherboard or connectors as appropriate.
(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> The audio for my laptop does not work. The audio card is a SigmaTel
> 9200, windows says the device works just fine. The headphone jack
> works if I only partially insert the cord. Dell instructed me to
> reformat my computer. I did and nothing changed. I attempted
> downloading a variety of drivers from the dell website and none worked.
> Has anyone else had this problem? I have found many questions quite
> similar to this in other forums but no answers, this tells me its a
> common problem and I am hoping someone has experienced and solved this
> problem.
> Thanks in advance.
>