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Audio Out Stuck On Optical Digital-Out Port
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<blockquote data-quote="madwolfe" data-source="post: 1330737" data-attributes="member: 225048"><p>Hi guys, just joined so don't be too hard on me.</p><p></p><p>Now, onto my problem: a while ago there was a thunderstorm and my computer (10.5 at this stage) lost power, while outputting audio to amplified speakers. When I turned back on the computer I got this image while trying to change the volume:</p><p><img src="http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16293&stc=1&d=1322139318" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>You have probably seen it before, it seems to be a regular topic on the 'net.</p><p>I have searched for many hours regarding the problem, don't worry, and have tried all the solutions available. Regarding the hardware one (Toothpick/wire in jack or repeatedly putting in headphones), I have tried these. To be honest, I never even had a red light in the first place but none-the-less I tried and it didn't work.</p><p></p><p>I also attempted the software solutions (Deleting prefs/.plists, PRAM resets, Audio MIDI Setup and others). None of these worked and then I did the supreme - reformatting. Now before you cry wolf, I really did need a new, clean slate. The computer was clogged and I got a new OS (10.6.8 to be precise). So if was a software problem, it should be fixed right? (Please correct me if I'm wrong). </p><p>But it's not fixed. I now have the message that the Audio Output is "Optical Digital-Out Port" and I get no sound.</p><p></p><p>Does anyone have any more suggestions? Perhaps a full explanation as to the toothpick trick? (Incase I did it wrong). </p><p>Or should I take it to an Apple Store?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance,</p><p>madwolfe</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]16293[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madwolfe, post: 1330737, member: 225048"] Hi guys, just joined so don't be too hard on me. Now, onto my problem: a while ago there was a thunderstorm and my computer (10.5 at this stage) lost power, while outputting audio to amplified speakers. When I turned back on the computer I got this image while trying to change the volume: [IMG]http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=16293&stc=1&d=1322139318[/IMG] You have probably seen it before, it seems to be a regular topic on the 'net. I have searched for many hours regarding the problem, don't worry, and have tried all the solutions available. Regarding the hardware one (Toothpick/wire in jack or repeatedly putting in headphones), I have tried these. To be honest, I never even had a red light in the first place but none-the-less I tried and it didn't work. I also attempted the software solutions (Deleting prefs/.plists, PRAM resets, Audio MIDI Setup and others). None of these worked and then I did the supreme - reformatting. Now before you cry wolf, I really did need a new, clean slate. The computer was clogged and I got a new OS (10.6.8 to be precise). So if was a software problem, it should be fixed right? (Please correct me if I'm wrong). But it's not fixed. I now have the message that the Audio Output is "Optical Digital-Out Port" and I get no sound. Does anyone have any more suggestions? Perhaps a full explanation as to the toothpick trick? (Incase I did it wrong). Or should I take it to an Apple Store? Thanks in advance, madwolfe [ATTACH=full]16293[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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