Connected: 917-front Audio Not

If the error persists after trying these steps, the front audio jack assembly board inside the front bezel may have a physical short circuit and require a direct OEM replacement part from HP. To help narrow down the exact solution, please let me know:

Open , right-click your high-definition sound device, select Uninstall , and reboot to force Windows to re-initialize the audio bus hardware. Next Step to Proceed 917-front audio not connected

Remove the side panel to access the motherboard. If the error persists after trying these steps,

This cascades into:

If you are using a digital mixer like the Phonic 917, the error code may be stored in the system log. This cascades into: If you are using a

If you are trying to plug headphones or a microphone into the front panel of your computer—perhaps a workstation utilizing a "917" board or a similar Dell OptiPlex system—and you are met with a "Front Audio Not Connected" error, you are not alone.