Windows 10: HEADPHONES SUDDENLY ONLY WORKS ON LEFT EAR!

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  1. Simba440 Win User

    HEADPHONES SUDDENLY ONLY WORKS ON LEFT EAR!


    It 's only been an hour since I used the headphones. They had no issue at all before but when I use them now after barely an hour, only one side works. I've tried checking the cable to see if that was the issue but it's not. I'm really frustrated as to how this happened as they have not been touched by anyone or left in a bad position. Please help. I know this may not be a question specific to windows but this is the only site I know I can get valid answers.

    :)
     
    Simba440, Jun 26, 2021
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  2. Headphones only playing in the left ear, driving me mad

    I have Windows 10, and my headphones will only play into the left ear, and my right ear is completely muted. I know it's a problem with the computer since I've switched headphones and still had the problem and my headphones worked fine with another device.

    I've already looked at multiple threads and haven't found anything that works yet.

    I've already check the balance under my speakers' properties, and they were both equal.

    I've updated the drivers, and when that didn't work, I uninstalled them and restarted my computer, which reinstalled them for my automatically with the latest versions.

    I've even tried blowing into the socket like some people said.

    I couldn't try one suggestion because I only have one audio input about how the right ear playing if you plugged a different pair of headphones into another port, and it could be fixed by half plugging headphones into one port while fully plugging other
    ones into the other.

    I seriously have no idea what's going on. What else could be going wrong here??
     
    HaroldVing, Jun 26, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 right portion of earpod/headphone is not working.

    Hello everybody. Please help me with my issue. I don't know but the right portion of my ear pod/headphone suddenly doesn't work anymore on my laptop. I just plugged it in the morning then suddenly, I only hear sound in the left portion . I don't think
    the ear pod/headphone is the problem here because I have tried the same ear pod on my phone and it is fully functional. Thank you
     
    KeilthVillafania, Jun 26, 2021
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  4. Pavan_N Win User

    HEADPHONES SUDDENLY ONLY WORKS ON LEFT EAR!

    Headphones Suddenly Dont Work!

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    What is the make and model of your computer and Headphones?

    As an initial troubleshooting step I suggest you to unplug the Headphones restart your computer and plug in Headphones and check if that helps. Sound problems can be caused by cables that aren't connected properly, damaged drivers, incompatible drivers,
    sound settings, missing updates, and problems with your sound card. Follow the Methods below.

    Method 1: Run the Audio Troubleshooter on the system

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Sound. I would suggest you to run this

    troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Audio

    Refer these steps:

    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
    • Run the playing Audio troubleshooter

    If issue persists follow next Method.

    Method 2.

    Try updating the Audio drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

    Follow the steps to update the audio drivers:

    a. Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

    b. Expand the Sound, Video and game controllers.

    c. Right-click on the Sound card and click on Update driver software.

    d. Restart the computer and check.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

    Thanks
     
    Pavan_N, Jun 26, 2021
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