Accessories for laptop...Dell Inspiron 1100. sound card, microphone and speakers

Yes this Dell laptop does have a built-in mic.
If the person cannot hear you then, either your microphonedriver not installed or not working OR the microphone is not configured inSkype.
To test your microphone then click on Start - All Programs - Accessories -Entertainment - Sound recorder. Then record your voice and then play it back.If this is OK then the microphone need to be configured in Skype.
To configure the microphone - Open Skype - Tools - Options -Audio Settings for the Microphone THEN click on Save.

This model Dell has a built-in micphone.
If the person cannot hear you then, either your microphonedriver not installed or not working OR the microphone is not configured inSkype.
To test your microphone then click on Start - All Programs - Accessories -Entertainment - Sound recorder. Then record your voice and then play it back.If this is OK then the microphone need to be configured in Skype.
To configure the microphone - Open Skype - Tools - Options -Audio Settings for the Microphone THEN click on Save.

Kindly get your driver here : www.nodevice.com/driver/company/Dell/SOUND.html
www.laptopdrivers.net > Dell Laptop Reviews
www.notebook-driver.com/dell/dell-xps-m1530-laptop-windows-xp-drivers/
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Check if the correct recoding device is selected on sound properties, and verify if mic is mute.Test mic using the sound recording program.
Try to uninstall and reinstall the sound driver.
Perform diagnostic on the audio using the drivers and utility disc. if mic is not working on the diagnostic tool then need to replace the sound card.

No, this Computer is not shipped with built-in Microphone.

Check this link for specification:

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfb/notebooks/xpsnb_m140/pd.aspx?refid=xpsnb_m140&cs=28&s=dfb

The Dell 9300 does not have a built in microphone. If it did it would be on the top of the lcd.

Here is the link that shows what it looks like:

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2486

There should be a built-in microphone.

see if this works

Control Panel >Hardware and sounds > Sounds > Select speakers and headphones and click ok.

maybe you have a piece of your head phone jack stuck in the port, does the sound still come through the headphones if you re insert them? or have you tried control panel sounds to see if your default speakers have changed ?

Sounds like the sound card on your laptop may be bad. Your laptop may have an integrated sound card on the motherboad or a seperate sound card. As part of the motherboard you have to get a new motherboard. First check your drivers and go through the trouble shooting section.

The static noise may be a defect. If your laptop is still under warrent, contact dell for a warrenty replacement. I had the same problem with my inspirion. Sigmatel