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Apple Computing Products:
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Audio Out Stuck On Optical Digital-Out Port
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<blockquote data-quote="Lifeisabeach" data-source="post: 1331157" data-attributes="member: 38864"><p>I wasn't clear on what the red light thing is you are talking about, but I just did some digging around and it's something that emits from the jack when the port is in use, right? And the light is NOT on for you, right? Given that, it doesn't sound like there is a short that is making the Mac "think" the port is in use. Do the internal speakers work as normal with nothing plugged in, besides startup? Have you tried a different set of speakers or headphones? I'm beginning to think the amp on your external speakers is what's blown.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: if it comes to a repair to your Mac, I couldn't say what it'd be. A motherboard replacement can run a grand or so, but what you may need may not be so extreme. The audio jack may itself simply be loose where it connects inside.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lifeisabeach, post: 1331157, member: 38864"] I wasn't clear on what the red light thing is you are talking about, but I just did some digging around and it's something that emits from the jack when the port is in use, right? And the light is NOT on for you, right? Given that, it doesn't sound like there is a short that is making the Mac "think" the port is in use. Do the internal speakers work as normal with nothing plugged in, besides startup? Have you tried a different set of speakers or headphones? I'm beginning to think the amp on your external speakers is what's blown. EDIT: if it comes to a repair to your Mac, I couldn't say what it'd be. A motherboard replacement can run a grand or so, but what you may need may not be so extreme. The audio jack may itself simply be loose where it connects inside. [/QUOTE]
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