Windows 7 Headphones not detected/playing sounds

[Diaboli]

Hello, I have been trying for quite some time now to plug in a headphone,
sound devices work properly and are up-to-date, all should be fine but it isn't.
I can't find my headphone on my laptop, neither can I use it.
Windows help and support is ridiculous, they get me nowhere, as usual.
It is slowly driving me crazy because all I want to do is a simple thing as
playing music on my headphones...

Anyway, details are:
Laptop: Acer TravelMate 7730, Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6570 @ 2.10GHz
System: Windows 7 Ultimate
Short description: Sound plays from speakers, headphone not detected/working

please, anyone, help...

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're experiencing issues with getting your headphones to work on your Acer TravelMate 7730 laptop running Windows 7 Ultimate. Let's walk through some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve this problem: 1. Hardware Check: - Ensure that your headphone jack is not physically damaged. - Try using a different set of headphones to rule out any issues with the headphones themselves. - Check if other audio devices work when connected to the headphone jack. 2. Software Check: - Update your audio drivers: - Right-click on the "Computer" icon on your desktop or in the Start Menu and select "Manage." - In the Computer Management window, select "Device Manager." - Look for the "Sound, video and game controllers" section and expand it. - Right-click on your audio device and select "Update driver software." 3. Audio Settings: - Open the Control Panel and navigate to "Sound." - Check if your headphones are listed under the Playback tab. - Set your headphones as the default playback device by right-clicking on them and selecting "Set as Default Device." 4. Restart Audio Service: - Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog. - Type services.msc and press Enter. - Look for the Windows Audio service, right-click on it, and select "Restart." 5. Check Headphone Properties: - Right-click on the speaker icon in the system tray and select "Playback devices." - Right-click on your headphones and select "Properties." Check if the device is enabled and working properly. 6. Try Sound Troubleshooter: - In the Control Panel, navigate to "Troubleshooting" and select "Troubleshoot audio playback." - Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter. 7. BIOS Check: - Ensure that the headphone jack is enabled in the BIOS settings. You can access the BIOS by restarting your computer and pressing the appropriate key (often F2 or Del) during the boot process. Try these steps and see if they help in resolving the issue with your headphones. Let me know if you encounter any difficulties or if you need further assistance!