* ***Check Audio Settings***
** Right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar and select ''Playback Devices''.
** Ensure the correct audio device is set as default.
* ***Update or Reinstall Audio Drivers***
## Open ''Device Manager'' and locate ''Sound, Video, and Game Controllers''.
## Right-click the audio driver and select ''Update driver''.
* If updating doesn’t work, uninstall the driver, restart the PC, and let Windows reinstall it[br]
* ***Check Physical Connections***
* If using external speakers or headphones, test with another device or port to rule out hardware failure.
* ***Download Drivers from HP Support***
** Visit [link|https://support.hp.com/|HP Support] and search for ''HP a6500f'' to find compatible audio drivers for Windows 7.
** Install the driver, restart your PC, and test the sound output.
* If none of these steps resolve the issue, consider testing with a Linux Live USB to determine if it's a hardware or software problem. Hope this helps!