When that happens, connected headphones and speakers will have no sound. So if it suddenly stopped working, you’ll obviously want to know how to fix the headphone jack on your laptop. In order to do just that, let’s see why this happens in the first place.

Why isn’t my headphone jack working on my laptop?

From deprecated audio drivers to improper sound configuration or hardware glitches, there can be many culprits responsible for the laptop headphone jack not working. Is the headphone jack repairable in a laptop? It can be with a few troubleshooting tips. While we’re at it, let’s see what you can be up against. Don’t worry though, these simple, yet highly effective fixes should do the trick in all these situations, as follows:

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How do I get my headphone jack to work on my laptop?

If the sound suddenly goes off with speakers or headphones connected, first reinsert the audio device in the audio jack. SPONSORED

Unplug the device, clean the plug, and restart Windows. Reinsert the headphones or speakers into the desktop’s or laptop’s audio jack after the restart.

1. Update the sound card driver

The second method, which happens to be our method of choice as well, consists of using a specialized third-party tool for the job. It’s simpler, more efficient, and hassle-free.

2. Run the sound troubleshooter

Keep in mind that Windows has numerous troubleshooters that can fix software or hardware issues. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

3. Enable audio for the line-in connection

4. Turn off Sound Enhancements

Enter audio devices in the Cortana search box. Select Manage audio devices to open the window below.

Now you can right-click the headphones or speakers plugged into the audio jack and select Properties. Select the Enhancements tab shown in the snapshot below.

Deselect the Disable all sound effects option there. Alternatively, you can manually deselect the selected sound enhancement checkboxes. Press the Apply > OK buttons on the window.

Windows 10 has sound enhancements that supposedly enhance the audio effects. However, they can also be an audio hindrance. So it might be worth trying this solution.

5. Check the default playback device

This step is useful if the headphones or speakers plugged into the audio jack have not automatically been set as the default device. Those are a few ways you can fix an audio jack that stops working. If none of the above suggestions fix it, then your audio device’s jack might require repairs or replacement. If the speakers or headphones are still within warranty, return them to the manufacturer for repairs. Let us know how did the troubleshooting work for you by reaching for the comments section below.

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