internal speaker output device missing

No, sadly that didn't work for me. Any time I pull the headphones out, it switches to "Digital Out" and there are no other options available.

It's frustrating that I can't recommend Apple stuff to my friends anymore with the argument that "it just works." 😟



17" PowerBook Mac OS X (10.4.7) 1.67 GHz PowerPC

Hi,
I just joined. I experience the same internal speaker problem and nothing seems
to help. Sometimes various solutions(mute/unmute, itunes stop/pause etc.) seem to help but only temporally. Does a clean install of the OSX helps??
I have spent over 2.300e for my MBP and i dont have sound from my internal
speakers!!!!!


MacBook Pro 1,8 1,5G Ram Mac OS X (10.4.7)

It is not software issue. Plugin the headphones and unplug the headphones (there was also mention of a toothpick) until you flip shut what ever it is that is keeping the optical beam on (the red light coming out). This worked for me (although I don't know how long it will continue to work).

Like so many companies out there it seems like Apple's quality might be slipping a bit.

Mac Book Pro 17 Mac OS X (10.4.7) not perfect

Swordfloss, the pointy end, works as well. Good suggestion, crappy jack...

After the 10.4.8 update last night my speakers went out. Sames problem. Works with headphones, not without. I see the little red light. What to do...

This cannot be related to the 10.4.8 update.. I have applied this update without any (further) problems.

Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Get the service replace Left I/O board. The jack is broken.

Well...I repaired permissions after the update and the audio/headphone jack problem went away.

Hi,
I'm from Argentina. I have the same headphone jack problem. Apparently it's because of a motherboard issue. I'm getting mine replaced this week and will let you know if it's been solved.

am having the same problem.. the jack in/out hovering thingy SEEMED to fix it FOR NOW but i am not overly optimistic.. this s*cks & is obviously a problem apple should look into more seriously.

Hi all!

I write this most enthusiastically ... the toothpick did the trick. I stuck it in gently ... pointing the sharp tip end at about 6 o'clock ... and you will hear a very mechanical "click". The red light went off, and System Prefs reflected this immediately.

I can vouch this is NOT a software problem. It's all about a catch getting stuck.

Crappy Jack: stars and salutes to you. You just saved me a 3 hour journey to the closest service shop, and days of lost productivity.

This discussion group is far more helpful than Apple techs ever are.

Awesome! =)

Hi James,

I would like to try your idea of repairing the permissions.
As I am completely new with Apple Mac, I don't know how to do that.

Could you please give details on that?

My current situation is that I re-installed OSX as well as all the software I use (Skype, Office, etc as well as all the latest updates).

Moritz

Hi. I have the same problem. I think it is a software problem because yesterday my speakers turned on for 5 minutes and than turned off again without touching in the hardware. I do not know why Apple isn't worried about that.
It appeared after dowloading the new software from Apple a month ago. Someone with more ideas????

I had to plug in some headphones and pull out about 10 times before the trick worked.. good news, it does work.

Peter

OMG what horrible hardware, i can't believe this sh*t

I tried everything (tooth picks, pointy things etc) and FINALLY got this to work after repeatedly plunging the largest/sturdiest 1/8th headphone jack i could find in and out of the hole.

it finally took after 20 or so stabs in and out.

i'm very annoyed with apple's poor system prefs that don't allow us to override this problem.... time for a "System update"


LAME...

MacBook Pro 15" Mac OS X (10.4.8)