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[mbpnewbie]

Hey all, I was watching a movie on the bus using my headphones earlier today, and whe I got home just now, the internal speakers aren't working. There is a red light coming from the headphone port.. and the volume can not be adjusted.. is there a software fix, or do I have to take this thing to the genius bar?
ETA: I restarted the computer, still no dice...


ETA 2: never mind, I fixed it...

 

[sharkync]

How you fixed it might be nice to post so others may benefit.

 

[creon]

A fix would be valued. Spread the knowledge my friend!

 

[AppleTecFan]

I get a red light from my headphone port when I'm in windows 7 does anyone know why?

 

[omgitscro]

The red light in the headphone/microphone port signifies that Digital in/output is being used, as opposed to analog.

The most common fix: Insert headphones into the port, then yank 'em out. Repeat until the light goes away. It's just something that's stuck inside. I have friends with MBP's that had this issue, I did too once.

 

[mbpnewbie]

The red light in the headphone/microphone port signifies that Digital in/output is being used, as opposed to analog.

The most common fix: Insert headphones into the port, then yank 'em out. Repeat until the light goes away. It's just something that's stuck inside. I have friends with MBP's that had this issue, I did too once.

That's what I did.. It only took once tho...

 

[andrewsilk]

fix to internal speakers not working

Hi, I had the same issue and the port had a small red light coming out of it. It is stuck in digital audio mode, and likely just needs to be cleaned. I stuck a tooth pick in there gently and a tiny bit of lint came out. It instantly worked as soon as I plugged and unplugged my headphones. It now recognizes that nothing is plugged in and the internal speakers work again!