Dell e1505 SigmaTel 9200 not working.

[MikelPoppe]

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.

 

[Bob I]

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.