Now, before we proceed, if you found this post while finding a solution to a different problem, then visit our Dell Inspiron troubleshooting page for we have already addressed some of the most common issues with this machine. Read on and find out what options you may have to try on first. Should the problem you’re dealing with is actually software-related instead of hardware damage, any of the standard solutions will likely get it fixed. But before you rush to a service center, you can still try some workarounds and attempt to troubleshoot the problem on your end. This means the need for you to take your laptop to a service center for hardware assessment and repair. Should a faulty hardware is to blame, your only hope is for a Dell technician to fix the damage. In worst cases, your laptop may not be able to make any sound due to a damaged component like defective speakers.
Sometimes the problem is only isolated to a computer program like a Media Player, which is not configured properly. It’s possible that the integrated speakers aren’t selected or muted, the headphone jack is not working, audio driver or sound card gets corrupted, or the Windows system is glitching. There are various reasons as to why audio or sound function is not working on your Dell Inspiron laptop.
