Dell laptop speaker volume too low

Low volume sometimes means the audio signal got mixed up with communications signal and all got reduced by 80%. This usually happens on streaming gamers because they are broadcasting gaming sounds along with their own voice chat so the computer doesn't know what signal is what.

The default way for computers is that while you are listening to music or watching a video at a normal volume, you receive a skype call, the computer automatically reduce your music volume by 80% so that you can listen to the skype call.

Somehow everything got mixed up and every sound got reduced by 80%, therefore low volume.

Some people have success solving this problem by toggling every sound setting on and off to reset the audio settings. I mean everything, like changing from 24 bit 48 khz to 16 bit 44.1 khz, hit apply. Then changing it back to 24 bit 48 khz and hit apply. Turning off exclusive mode and then turning it back on. Changing reducing volume by 80% to "do nothing" and then turn it back on....

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Many businesses use Dell laptop computers due to their ease of use and powerful processors. One of the features of a Dell laptop are built-in speakers that allow you to listen to audio through the console. Adjusting the sound on a Dell laptop is a snap, enabling you to easily manipulate the level of sound to which you listen Use one of two options to adjust the sound -- the task bar or the system's control panel.

Through the Task Bar

1. Locate the speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen. Click the icon to open the volume control settings.

2. Slide the volume control with your mouse. Move it up for increased volume or down to lower the volume.

3. The speakers make a 'ping' tone as you adjust them, letting you test the volume. Adjust the speakers until you reach the volume that works for the audio to which you're listening.

Through the Control Panel

1. Click the "Start" button in the lower left hand corner of your laptop screen. Choose "Settings" from the menu and click "Control Panel" twice.

2. Select "Hardware and Sound" from the menu in the open Control Panel window. Click "Adjust System Volume."

3. Move the volume slider control up or down to adjust the volume to the correct level. Click "OK" to apply the changes and exit the control panel window.