A Click Sound is Heard from a Headphone Connected to Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 or 18 Area-51 AA18250

Summary: Learn about a clicking sound that occurs when using a 3.5 mm headphone on an Alienware Area-51 laptop.

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Symptoms

A clicking sound may be heard from headphones when pausing audio playback or video playback. The issue occurs when Realtek Audio Driver 10.0.218.1_A03 is installed.

Affected Platforms:

  • Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250
  • Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250

Affected Audio Driver Version:

  • 10.0.218.1_A03

Cause

This is due to the issue with the audio driver.

Resolution

Updating to Realtek Audio Driver version 10.0.218.1, A04 or later on the computer resolves the issue. To download and install the driver, refer to How to Download and Install Dell Drivers and Firmware.

Affected Products

Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250, Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250
Article Properties
Article Number: 000370391
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 23 May 2026
Version:  2
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