Windows 10: Realtek Speakers are not connecting to G15 computer

I have a Dell G15 5520 that I've owned since mid 2023. The audio worked completely fine for about 6 months, but starting about a month ago the computer has randomly refused to connect to any audio devices that I try. This includes both the Realtek speakers that came with the computer and multiple sets of headphones, both wired and Bluetooth. I've tried every plausible solution I could find, including doing about a thousand driver updates and restarts. Nothing seems to be working. In the Sound section of Control Panel, the speakers/headphones won't even show up, so I can't change anything from

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Realtek Speakers are not connecting to G15 computer

I have a Dell G15 5520 that I've owned since mid 2023. The audio worked completely fine for about 6 months, but starting about a month ago the computer has randomly refused to connect to any audio devices that I try. This includes both the Realtek speakers that came with the computer and multiple sets of headphones, both wired and Bluetooth. I've tried every plausible solution I could find, including doing about a thousand driver updates and restarts. Nothing seems to be working. In the Sound section of Control Panel, the speakers/headphones won't even show up, so I can't change anything from there.

I've contacted Microsoft Support twice about this, and they've managed to fix it both times. However, the changes haven't lasted, and I'm unable to replicate whatever the assistant did. I'm running Windows 11 (it came preinstalled) and I think it's possible downgrading to Windows 10 would fix the issue, whatever the issue is, but I really don't want to go through all that hassle, since I would have to reinstall every app and program and whatever.

I've found many similar complaints on other discussion posts, but I could never apply any of the prospective solutions to my computer, usually because the potential solutions involved Control Panel, which I can't use. The Realtek audio system doesn't show up in Device Manager either. I don't even have a system restore point set up from when the audio was working. Is there any way to fix this problem?

 

Dell G15 Special Edition Laptop not detecting speakers

Hi,

Recently my Dell G15 laptop speakers have stopped detecting. They no longer appear on the speaker options and I can't seem to find them in any setting. As of now I can't listen to anything on my computer without headphones and I can't find the speakers anywhere.

Any help would work

thanks

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Speakers and headphones work at the same time

Hi.

Let us isolate your concern by answering these few questions.

• Have you tried connecting your headphones directly to your desktop?
• Does your speaker work normally when connected to your desktop?

You may try the following steps to help resolve your concern:

• Unplug or Disconnect your speaker from the desktop.
• Connect your headphone directly to the desktop.

If the headphone works properly when directly connected to the desktop, we suggest that you contact your speaker manufacturer for assistance.

Let us know how it goes.