My new HP dv6-3111sa laptop has an awful tinny, cheap transistor radio type sound despite the manufactures description that it is has Altec Lansing speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio. It only sounds any good when connected to an external amp and speakers. Is this bad sound usual for this laptop or could there be a problem. Many thanks. David Tillman.

SOURCE: Altec Lansing speakers in laptop

It seems as though the speakers wire connector may have become loose or disconnected. You will have to remove the switch cover above the Keyboard to check. Here is the typical instructions for removing it:

Before you begin any removal or installation procedures:

1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Remove the battery by following these steps:
a. Turn the computer upside down with the front panel
toward you.

Close the computer.
3. Turn the computer upside down with the front panel
toward you.
4. Remove the three Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screws that secure
the switch cover to the computer.
5. Turn the computer display-side up with the front toward you.
6. Open the computer as far as possible.
7. Lift the rear edge of the switch cover and swing it forward
until it rests on the keyboard.
8. Release the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector 1 to which
the LED board cable is connected and disconnect the cable 2
from the LED board.
9. Remove the switch cover.

Remove the Keyboard:
Remove the four Phillips PM2.5×7.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
Turn the computer display-side up with the front panel
toward you.
5. Open the computer as far as possible.
6. Lift the rear edge of the keyboard 1 until it rests at an angle.
7. Slide the keyboard 2 back to disengage the tabs on the front
edge of the keyboard from the top cover.
8. Swing the keyboard 3 forward until it rests on the palm rest.

Release the ZIF connector 1 to which the keyboard cable is connected and disconnect the keyboard cable 2 from the system board.
10. Remove the keyboard.

Remove the Speaker Assembly:

Disconnect the speaker assembly cable 1 from the power button board.
5. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws 2 that secure the speaker assembly to the computer.
6. Remove the speaker assembly 3.

Reverse directions to replace everything.

http://static.tigerdirect.com/pdf/HP_Pavillion_dv6000_MnS.pdf

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the hp and compaq laptops i have the compaq, they have one thing in coman and that is that the mic input have no real control and i dont like it.i am curently working with this problem as well. but if i find anything out i will let you know. my email is [email protected]

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troubleshoot for a disconnected wire right below the mouse pad or under the speaker panel. I went through the same problem... it was a disconnection problem. I fixed it myself and never tore a computer apart before. It works great now!

SOURCE: The sound and audio driver of my hp 550 laptop is missing,how do fix it

Download Drivers from :

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3765010&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=3764998&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1093

This will resolve the issue

SOURCE: I have two Altec Lansing speakers, but my computer

well it seems that ur computer and soeakers are all right but there are chances that sonud drivers are not installed in your system.So you should check the sound system of your computers.For more free technical support just visit-------http://robs-tech.blogspot.com/2009/06/looking-for-free-technical-support.html