Why is there no sound on my laptop?
No sound is usually the wrong output selected, the volume muted somewhere, or an audio driver problem.
This one is often sorted at home. Try the checks below before paying for a repair.
Does this sound like yours?
- No sound from the speakers
What usually causes it
- Sound going to another device (headphones, HDMI TV, Bluetooth)
- Muted in the app or in Windows
- Audio driver problem after an update
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Click the speaker icon by the clock and check which output is selected
- Right-click the speaker icon → Troubleshoot sound problems
- Unplug headphones and disconnect Bluetooth devices, then test
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
If headphones work but the speakers don't, the speakers need replacing. Bring it in for a quote. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
Why is there no sound on my laptop?
No sound is usually the wrong output selected, the volume muted somewhere, or an audio driver problem. The most common causes are: sound going to another device (headphones, HDMI TV, Bluetooth); muted in the app or in Windows; audio driver problem after an update.
What can I safely check myself?
Click the speaker icon by the clock and check which output is selected. Right-click the speaker icon → Troubleshoot sound problems. Unplug headphones and disconnect Bluetooth devices, then test.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
