Static Noise from Speakers on Select Inspiron Laptops

You may experience what can be described as "static noise" from the integrated speakers of select Inspiron laptops when playing music. This can also be observed on headphones connected to the computer.

This issue can be resolved by switching the Realtek audio driver with a Windows native driver (High Definition Audio Device). Follow the steps below to switch the audio driver.

1. Go to Device Manager.
2. Expand Sound, Video, and Game controllers.
3. Right-click RealtekAudio and click Update driver.
4. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
5. Click Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer.
6. Select High Definition Audio Device and then Next to complete.

If this does not resolve the audio issue, see the Dell knowledge base article How to Troubleshoot Audio or Sound Playback Issues.

See these Dell Knowledge Base articles for related information:

• Audio Distortion or Speaker Static Noise on Select Dell Latitude, XPS, Inspiron, Precision, and Vostro Laptops
• A Guide to Identifying the Source of an Abnormal Noise on a Dell Computer