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Audio Jack Not working

I have a MacBookAir (Mid 2011). The audio jack is not working. I rebooted and there is nothing obstructing in the jack. Please let me know what else I can do. It was working fine till yesterday. Thank you

Posted on May 20, 2021 11:22 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2021 12:18 PM

Go step by step and test.


1. Reset PRAM:  Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

     Settings that can be stored in NVRAM include sound volume, display resolution, startup-disk selection, time zone, 

     and recent kernel panic information. 

     The settings stored in NVRAM  depend on your Mac and the devices that you're using with your Mac.


2. Reset  SMC:   How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support   Choose the appropriate method.

    Quote:

    Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans,

    and other features.

3 Insert the headphone jack in and out 4 or 5 times into the audio port.

Sound switch may be stuck in digital mode.


3. Contact Apple.

    If the steps posted above do not help, contact Apple.

    Click inside the box to choose an option.

    https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

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May 20, 2021 12:18 PM in response to arvind1250

Go step by step and test.


1. Reset PRAM:  Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

     Settings that can be stored in NVRAM include sound volume, display resolution, startup-disk selection, time zone, 

     and recent kernel panic information. 

     The settings stored in NVRAM  depend on your Mac and the devices that you're using with your Mac.


2. Reset  SMC:   How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support   Choose the appropriate method.

    Quote:

    Resetting the system management controller (SMC) can resolve certain issues related to power, battery, fans,

    and other features.

3 Insert the headphone jack in and out 4 or 5 times into the audio port.

Sound switch may be stuck in digital mode.


3. Contact Apple.

    If the steps posted above do not help, contact Apple.

    Click inside the box to choose an option.

    https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

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