george57,, a big hello from me, my problem is my acer asprire 8930g laptop has lost its sound , nothing, comming out , when i done sound test, ding dong, on both ears its ok, but the sound is trying to come through but nothing, does anyone out there have any tips or experience in the acer doing this, come and help me ,,, please a big thanks from me,,, nothing out from headphones also.