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Thread ID: 142725 2016-08-28 08:35:00 Windows 10 laptop - no auto switching audio to headset Nomad (952) Press F1
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1425107 2016-08-28 08:35:00 Hi all

I bought a laptop used and installed Windows 10 x64, added more RAM and a SSD .

Everything works except the audio . Audio works on the speakers but when I need the audio on the headset (earphones) I have to go to audio settings and change the default device and likewise if I am using the headset and want to use the laptop's speakers . Any work around?

This laptop is not supported by Lenovo on Windows 10 so there are no software downloads by the manufacturer . Thinkpad T420 .



Cheers
Nomad (952)
1425108 2016-08-28 08:54:00 You can always try the Windows 8 Drivers, they may need to be installed in compatibility mode.

ThinkPad-T-Series-laptops/ThinkPad-T420-Drivers and Software|Drivers (support.lenovo.com and Software|Drivers and Software&beta=false) You'll need to select Audio from the pick a component Drop down box on the left.
wainuitech (129)
1425109 2016-08-29 00:43:00 what if you make the headset default, and pull the headset plug out when you want speakers?
Then re-plug it in when you want the headset
That's what I do with my hdmi to the tv -
I have the hdmi set as default, and just pull it out from the comp when I want the comp speakers for the audio
bevy121 (117)
1425110 2016-08-29 00:56:00 WT - that did the trick. Just installed normally, no compatibility mode.

Bevy - that didn't work. If the headset is set to default. When the headset is pulled from the laptop, there is just no sound. Go into the audio properties and the headset has the green bars going up and down. If I replug the heaset in, the headset gets sound. The laptop never gets sound unless you switch the default device every time.
Nomad (952)
1425111 2016-08-30 02:22:00 Oh - with my hdmi, when pulled out, the audio reverts to speakers, even tho hdmi is set as default
Sorry, was worth a go :)
but good you got it sorted anyway
bevy121 (117)
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