Audio Playback with Intermittent Sound from Dell Laptop’s Integrated Speaker

Summary: Learn about the abnormal sound comes from the Dell laptop’s integrated speaker.

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Symptoms

Intermittent sound may come out from the laptop’s integrated speaker. The issue occurs when playing or pausing music, or switching an audio output endpoint that is connected with an external audio device such as a monitor with speaker support.

Affected Platforms:

  • Inspiron 14 5441
  • Inspiron 14 Plus 7441
  • Latitude 5455
  • Latitude 7455
  • XPS 13 9345

Cause

Improper registration sequence in the pause or resume use case caused a glitch at output.

Resolution

Updating to Qualcomm Audio driver version 1.0.4092.6300, A05 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

Inspiron 14 5441, Inspiron 14 Plus 7441, Latitude 5455, Latitude 7455, XPS 13 9345
Article Properties
Article Number: 000228252
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 11 Nov 2025
Version:  3
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