HP Spectre Speaker Fading

[Awooten24]

I am having issues with my sound fading on my Spectre. The sound will be loud on only 1 speaker at a time then the sound will fade and get quiet then increase the volume again or switch sound to the other speaker. I have attempted to update everything for the sound hardware but nothing seems to fix it. Currently using Realtek high definition audio (SST). There has been no damage at all involving dropping, moisture, spills. I have had this laptop a little over a year. Any advice on fixing? 

[asmita6658 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Awooten24

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the audio issue.

Let's try these steps -

Step 1 Run Audio troubleshooter -

1) In Windows, type "Find and fix audio" into Search, or right-click the speaker icon on the taskbar and select Troubleshoot sound problems.

2) Select Find and fix audio playback problems or Find and fix audio recording problems from the Search results.

Step 2 Re-install the Audio drivers -

1) In Windows, search for and open Device Manager.

2) Double-click Sound, video and game controllers.

3) Right click on the Audio drivers and click on uninstall.

4) Restart the computer.

Also, try updating the computer using these steps -

Step 3 Windows Updates -

1) In the search box, type and open Windows Updates.

2) Check for updates.

3) If the updates are available, click on install and restart the computer.

Step 4 HP Support Assistant Updates -

1) In the search box, type and open HP Support Assistant.

2) Check for updates.

3) If the updates are available, click on install and restart the computer.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[Awooten24]

Thank you again so much. I have had this issue occurring for a while now and was told I would have to send my laptop in to get the speakers replaced when I first called which I why I came to this forum! Thank you so much I am absolutely amazed it is fixed (knock on wood). 

[asmita6658]

Hi @Awooten24

That's great! Happy to hear that. If you need further assistance feel free to reach out to us.

Have a great day ahead!