The error can be related to a number of causes, the most common being damaged hardware, outdated audio drivers and mismanaged settings. This error can also occur when the system files required to detect the audio devices become corrupted or no longer support the installed audio peripheral.
Fixes for No Speakers or Headphones are Plugged In Error
To fix this error, users can try inspecting the hardware components for visible damage, updating the driver files, using the hardware troubleshooter and re-enabling Windows services in the system. Uninstalling third-party audio applications which can potentially interfere with the system can also help fix the issue. Other solutions that may help fix the error are described in detail here.
Check Hardware for Damage
The first solution is to inspect the hardware for any physical damage. Check the device and the wires carefully to look for any breakages, kinks or tears. If any damage is not visible from the outside, the device may be damaged from the inside. To test this, connect the audio device to another computer and check to see if the error occurs there as well. If error occurs, disassemble the audio device and repair any loose or broken connections. Perform the same check on your computer as well. If there is any physical damage in the connection port, repair or replace the damaged components. If the device has a valid warranty, repairing the device or exchanging it for a new one can also be done.
Run the Troubleshooter
On the software side, the first fix is to try and resolve the problem from Windows troubleshooter. The troubleshooter will detect and attempt to fix any problems found during the scan. If it cannot resolve the issue, it will suggest some solutions and manual troubleshooting steps. To run the troubleshooter
Manage Sound Settings
Sometimes the error can also be caused by mismanaged sound settings. Allowing the audio device to be used by other applications or resetting the settings to default can help solve the issue. To reset the audio settings,
Enable Headphone Jack Detection
If you have disabled headphone jack detection from the Realtek audio console, then this can cause your system to not identify any peripherals when connecting to the 3.5mm jack. To resolve this, you will need to re-enable the headphone jack detection from Realtek audio console.
Change Output Source
Another fix is to change the audio output source from default to your headphones or speakers. If the output/playback source has been disabled, you will need to re-enable them from here as well.
Enable Audio Card
Sometimes due to changes in the system like updates or settings can cause the sound card to become disabled. This can cause the device to post the error and not allow audio to output from your device. Enabling the sound card from the device manager can help fix the issue.
Enable Windows Services
Another fix for this issue is to check if the Windows audio services have been disabled. These services are responsible for managing the audio devices in the operating system. If the services are disabled, the OS will fail to detect any audio device and post the error. To fix this re-enabling the audio services will solve the error
Check for Incorrect/Outdated Drivers
If the sound drivers in your device become outdated or if they are incorrect for any reason, this can cause your device to not detect any audio peripheral and post the error. To fix this, you will need to search for any incorrect or outdated drivers and reinstall/update them. First we’ll look for any incorrect audio drivers in the device After restarting, if the audio drivers are not automatically installed, you will need to manually install the proper audio driver to solve the issue. To do this After the audio drivers have completed installing, check for any available updates from the Device manager.
Update BIOS
The final solution to fix this issue is to update the BIOS of your device. BIOS detects and connects the operating system to the hardware components of your device. If the audio peripheral is not supported by the BIOS, it may cause the operating system to not detect the device and then post the error.
