Windows 10: Speakers won't work. Routing to headphone jack only

Hey All


I'm having an issue where when my headphones are unplugged, my speakers labeled "Speakers RealtekR Audio" don't work at all, even though my computer thinks they are completely functional. Plugging in my headphones without changing the device appears to output audio in the headphones only. Previously when I plugged in headphones, there would be a prompt asking to switch audio devices from speakers to headphones, but now that prompt doesn't come up anymore and the only way to get audio output is through the headphones set to Speakers.


I've tried running the troubleshooter for this while the headphones are unplugged, but the computer thinks the speakers are functional. I also tried deleting drivers then troubleshooting in hopes that they would reinstall and it would work, but I lack the permissions to delete those drivers. My computer also no longer recognizes my headphones as a device


if you have any ideas on how to fix this, I'm all ears

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.

 

No sound from speakers/headphones


Disconnect the front panel headphone/mic jacks from the motherboard and then see if the rear panel GREEN speaker jack works (either with speakers or headset). This is in case the front panel jack is causing no audio out. Power off the PC before opening and disconnecting the front panel audio.

The connector for the front panel audio is listed as #21 on the motherboard drawing (below).

 

Speakers Routing to Headphone Jack

Hey All

I'm having an issue where when my headphones are unplugged, my speakers (labeled "Speakers (Realtek(R) Audio)") don't work at all, even though my computer thinks they are completely functional. Plugging in my headphones without changing the device appears
to output audio in the headphones only. Previously when I plugged in headphones, there would be a prompt asking to switch audio devices from speakers to headphones, but now that prompt doesn't come up anymore and the only way to get audio output is through
the headphones set to Speakers.

I've tried running the troubleshooter for this while the headphones are unplugged, but the computer thinks the speakers are functional. I also tried deleting drivers then troubleshooting in hopes that they would reinstall and it would work, but I lack the
permissions to delete those drivers. My computer also no longer recognizes my headphones as a device

if you have any ideas on how to fix this, I'm all ears

Thanks!