Does sound work normally when you plug in ?

How do you know if your problem is caused by a corrupt Avita NE14A2 sound driver rather than broken hardware? Look for these common warning signs:

Hovering over the volume icon displays this specific error message.

For full audio support on NE14A2 with Linux (Ubuntu / Fedora / Arch):

Why graphics drivers? Intel bundles its "Intel Display Audio" driver directly inside the graphics driver package. Installing this package fixes HDMI audio issues and helps restore communication between the motherboard and the Realtek audio chip.

Have a question not covered here? Leave a comment on the Avita community forum or contact Avita support with your serial number (found under the laptop, on a sticker). Good luck!

Upon rebooting, Windows will automatically attempt to install a clean, basic audio driver. Check if your sound has returned.

Look for or Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology . Right-click on the audio device and select Update driver . Click on Search automatically for drivers .

Complete Guide to Fixing and Updating Avita Liber NE14A2 Sound Drivers

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