If you are using the internal speaker system, then the problem might be the connector for earphones. Those connectors are designed for maximum function & minimum cost. When inserted, the earphone plug moves a tiny piece of metal out of the way of another, and just touches it to get to the audio line. This moving metal also disconnects the internal speakers. There could be some dust / dirt there. Pushing any earphone plug in and out several times can clean it. Don't put anything but a earphone connector in the slot. While the internal connector is a 15 cent item, the cost of having it changed is probably a C-note. Jim Ussailis National Wireless, Inc Original email: ----------------- From: Nina Fischer via Hidden-discuss hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:37:02 -0500 To: Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net Subject: [Hidden-tech] weird computer problem Hi all, I have been having a strange problem with my pc laptop, The sound seems to start off fine but then fades to nothing after several minutes. The amount of time that it works fine can vary. I recently watched a video and the volume was fine for the first 45 minutes. Other times the sound cuts out after a minute or two. after that I as the video continues to play the sound come on occasionally so that I can make out at most a word every few minutes. I'm wondering if anyone might have any suggestions for things I might try to remediate this,oh wise ones. Many thanks, Nina -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at https://link.mail2web.com/mail2web