Microphone stopped working

It has combo headphone/microphone jack. For headphone or microphone you can use the same port. It is located on the right hand side near power plug.

1
Go to "Start," "Control Panel," then double-click on "Add/remove Programs."
2

Click on the "Windows Setup" tab, "Multimedia," then select "Details."

3

Choose "Sound Recorder" from that screen, then click "OK." The Sound Recorder application will begin to run.
Step 4 will begin the microphone test.
4

Click "Record," which is the circle located on the right side of the user interface.
If you hardware device is functional, you should see the recording display begin to move.
5

Press "Stop," "Rewind," then "Play" to verify the audio that has been recorded.
If you are able to hear what the microphone picked up, but are having trouble hearing the microphone's input within other software, refer to the software's manual about proper configuration of the device.

If you were unable to record with your Acer microphone in Sound Recorder, continue to Step 6. 6

Scroll your mouse over to the bottom-right corner of your computer screen and then double-click on the small speaker icon.
7

Slide the microphone volume slider all the way to the top and make sure that there hasn't been a mute check-box selected.

If you are still experiencing error while recording with your Acer laptop's built-in microphone, you most likely have faulty hardware that needs to be replaced by Acer directly.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/266677

Acer laptops feature on-board microphones for sound recording purposes within Windows.
Since an internal microphone can be a very handy tool for communication and speech-to text capabilities, working without a functional mic can severely hinder work flow for many users.
If you do not have any prior knowledge of how to repair a non-functional microphone within Windows, you may feel the need to send off your Acer laptop for repair.
There is no need, because even the most novice Acer user can do it.

Go to "Start," "Control Panel," then double-click on "Add/remove Programs."
Click on the "Windows Setup" tab, "Multimedia," then select "Details."

Choose "Sound Recorder" from that screen, then click "OK."
The Sound Recorder application will begin to run. Step 4 will begin the microphone test.

Click "Record," which is the circle located on the right side of the user interface.
If you hardware device is functional, you should see the recording display begin to move.

Press "Stop," "Rewind," then "Play" to verify the audio that has been recorded.
If you are able to hear what the microphone picked up, but are having trouble hearing the microphone's input within other software, refer to the software's manual about proper configuration of the device.
If you were unable to record with your Acer microphone in Sound Recorder, continue to next Step.

Scroll your mouse over to the bottom-right corner of your computer screen and then double-click on the small speaker icon.
Slide the microphone volume slider all the way to the top and make sure that there hasn't been a mute check-box selected.
If you are still experiencing error while recording with your Acer laptop's built-in microphone, you most likely have faulty hardware that needs to be replaced by Acer directly.

Acer laptops feature on-board microphones for sound recording purposes within Windows.
Since an internal microphone can be a very handy tool for communication and speech-to text capabilities, working without a functional mic can severely hinder work flow for many users.
If you do not have any prior knowledge of how to repair a non-functional microphone within Windows, you may feel the need to send off your Acer laptop for repair.
There is no need, because even the most novice Acer user can do it.

Go to "Start," "Control Panel," then double-click on "Add/remove Programs."
Click on the "Windows Setup" tab, "Multimedia," then select "Details."

Choose "Sound Recorder" from that screen, then click "OK."
The Sound Recorder application will begin to run. Step 4 will begin the microphone test.
Click "Record," which is the circle located on the right side of the user interface.
If you hardware device is functional, you should see the recording display begin to move.
Press "Stop," "Rewind," then "Play" to verify the audio that has been recorded.
If you are able to hear what the microphone picked up, but are having trouble hearing the microphone's input within other software, refer to the software's manual about proper configuration of the device.
If you were unable to record with your Acer microphone in Sound Recorder, continue to next Step.
Scroll your mouse over to the bottom-right corner of your computer screen and then double-click on the small speaker icon.
Slide the microphone volume slider all the way to the top and make sure that there hasn't been a mute check-box selected.
If you are still experiencing error while recording with your Acer laptop's built-in microphone, you most likely have faulty hardware that needs to be replaced by Acer directly.

This model laptop does have a built-in microphone. Here are the details.

For a full specs go to this WEB site.
http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-5517-5997/4507-3121_7-33770835.html

• Expansion Bays None
• Expansion Slot(s) 2.0 (total) / 0.0 (free) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 2.0 x Display / video - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
  1.0 x Microphone - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
  1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 4 pin USB Type A,
  1.0 x Network - Line-out/headphones - RJ-45,
  1.0 x Audio - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

I believe it has both, strictly speaking it won't be a dedicated sound card as such but the capability will be integrated onto the motherboard. According to Acer Support the 5532 has High-definition audio support, Two built-in stereo speakers and is MS-Sound compatible. The peripheral subsystem has a Headphone/speaker/line-out jack and a Microphone-in jack should you want to add an external microphone for better quality recording.

Hey,

It is all because the Microphone is not set as a default device to start recording.

Its like your computer has no device for recording even if the computer has connected with Mic.

Just change the settings and enjoy..!!!

Check the below link:

How To Install and Setup a Microphone:
http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-To-Install-and-Setup-a-Microphone

Set up microphone:
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/srmic.aspx

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Nags

You can try these steps :

1. Goto Start >> Control Panel >> Sounds >> Recording.

2. Open the 'Microphone Properties' from the list of devices.

3. Change the status of 'Device Usage' to "Use this device (Enable)".

4. Apply settings and close the window.

5. If still the Microphones are not working, try to reinstall the Audio / Sound drivers. Restart your system.

please rate this advice if it helps.....tc! :)

If the microphone is not working well you need to buy a headphone (external) which you can use for calling and listenin and even for recording.
It comes at a very cheap rate and is very handy

If you are using an external headset your Laptop should pop up the RealTek Management Window prompting for the device connection that the laptop has just detected and you will just click ok for mic and headphone and you are ready to run. The microphone on the laptop plataform and internal speakers work as well, I had no problems whatsoever.