Vaio audio/sound problem

[sheraz786]

Hi Guys,
Actually my vaio fell down on floor and since then it lost its sound although when I turn it on the window starting sound could be heard but soon thereafter audio system completely vanishes. I can watch videos but without any sound and can't listen to music either. If any body could give suggestions to fix it I would highly appreciate. Thanks alot!
Sheraz

[caveman_nige]

tricky one, download a new set of drivers first and see if that makes any difference. Then if that does not work you could try doing a system restore to a point before you dropped it.

let us know how you get on.

[jocktee]

Hi Guys,
Actually my vaio fell down on floor and since then it lost its sound although when I turn it on the window starting sound could be heard but soon thereafter audio system completely vanishes. I can watch videos but without any sound and can't listen to music either. If any body could give suggestions to fix it I would highly appreciate. Thanks alot!
Sheraz

Try downloading a live CD such as Ubuntu. This should identify your sound chip and if it is intact should produce sound outputs. This would determine whether it is your windows drivers.

[sheraz786]

Guys did complete system restore and the result is that audio/system works sometimes for a 3-5 minutes and then it vanishes again with sparking sound. What do you guys reckon? Thanks alot for your help

[caveman_nige]

I would venture to say they you could have cracked a solder join or two, sounds like you have contact problems with your audio components and your systemboard.

How comfortable are you with a soldering iron? If it was me i would dismantle the laptop and start checking for broken joins by flexing the board..

[sheraz786]

Dismantled laptop and cudnt find any broken joins. I bought a usb sound card and can play music using it. so wat wud be d diagnosis then. thanks for your help guys

[chroma]

I would venture to say they you could have cracked a solder join or two, sounds like you have contact problems with your audio components and your systemboard.

How comfortable are you with a soldering iron? If it was me i would dismantle the laptop and start checking for broken joins by flexing the board..

i can see pictures in my mind of a man in a loincloth desperately twisting circuit boards looking vaguely puzzled.

CANT UNSEE!!!!