I own a Dell Inspiron 7567 with Windows 10 64-bit and a couple days ago my laptop's internal speakers started crackling/popping for no apparent reason. The weird thing is that the crackling/popping is present even over headphones/earphones.
I'm currently using Realtek Audio drivers.
POSSIBLE FIXES I'VE ALREADY TRIED:
> Re-installed drivers (both from the Realtek's and Dell's website), the issue still persists.
> Tried fooling around in the Sound Playback settings, tried changing the sound quality from Studio to CD, still nothing.
> Someone suggested me to try changing my power settings and set Minimum Processor State to 100% for both On Battery and Plugged. No luck.
NOTES:
> When I revert back to the default drivers ('High Definition Audio Device'), I notice no crackling. However, the internal subwoofer doesn't work with the default drivers and I can't use MaxxAudioPro with it.
> I don't know if it's relevant, but a couple hours ago I was noticing no crackling. But suddenly, without any notice, I hear a 'click' noise and my laptop shuts down immediately. It reboots on it's own and the crackling is back.
Any help will be appreciated, it's hard living with terrible audio.
Thanks.
I'm currently using Realtek Audio drivers.
POSSIBLE FIXES I'VE ALREADY TRIED:
> Re-installed drivers (both from the Realtek's and Dell's website), the issue still persists.
> Tried fooling around in the Sound Playback settings, tried changing the sound quality from Studio to CD, still nothing.
> Someone suggested me to try changing my power settings and set Minimum Processor State to 100% for both On Battery and Plugged. No luck.
NOTES:
> When I revert back to the default drivers ('High Definition Audio Device'), I notice no crackling. However, the internal subwoofer doesn't work with the default drivers and I can't use MaxxAudioPro with it.
> I don't know if it's relevant, but a couple hours ago I was noticing no crackling. But suddenly, without any notice, I hear a 'click' noise and my laptop shuts down immediately. It reboots on it's own and the crackling is back.
Any help will be appreciated, it's hard living with terrible audio.
Thanks.