How to fix Laptop does not recognize the headset mic

 In general, this is a relatively complex error and needs thorough inspection to be able to overcome. In this article, the Software Tips will guide you how to fix Laptop not recognizing mic headset.

1. Select the input source of the Headset Microphone

On some current laptop models when you plug the headset into the system to only receive headphones and still use the default Mic on the computer. To solve this problem, you just need to select the input source of the audio Mic of the headset is finished.

Step 1: First, click on the Speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Open Sound Settings .

Step 2: Then, you scroll down to find the Choose your input device and change each Microphone option in turn to see where the Microphone of the headset is finished.

2. Update Driver for the headset Mic device

As we all know, Laptop computer system is a combination of many different components from many brands. In order for the components to be able to communicate with each other, we must have the Driver, sometimes the Mic Driver has an error so you need to update them.

Step 1: You Right Click This PC and select Manager .

Step 2: When the Computer Management window appears, select the following:

Devices Manager -> Audio inputs and outputs

Next, find the item called Microphone and Right-click to select Uninstall devices .

Step 3: Finally, right- click Audio inputs and outputs to select Scan for hardware changes .

3. Use the Mic error correction feature on Windows

Windows operating systems today have a lot of useful features and one of them is the feature to automatically bark the Mic error. To enable automatic error correction on Windows, you need to do the following:

Step 1: You press Windows + I to open Settings and enter Sound to open Sound Settings .

Step 2: After that, select Troubleshoot section of Microphone to run the debugger.

Step 3: At this time the system will ask you what you want to fix the input signal error.

For Laptops, there is only one Microphone connection option so you should select Microphone item.

For desktop computers, you need to determine whether your headset is connected directly to the motherboard or connected via the expansion port of Case.

1. The connector for this device is located on the back side of the computer: The rear connection port, directly connects to the motherboard
2. The connector for this device is located on the front side of the computer: Front connector, connected via Case.

When you have made your selection, select Next to automatically process the system.

Step 4: After repairing, the system will send you a notice.

4. Activate Microphone on Windows

Sometimes your system encounters errors and they try to find the device again but without success, they will automatically Disable them and force us to activate them manually.

Step 1: You press Windows + I to open Settings and enter Sound to open Sound Settings .

Step 2: After that, scroll down to Manage sound devices section .

Step 3: Finally, you click on the Microphone and select Enable to reactivate if any.

5. Clean the connection port

The headphone connector on the laptop is a plug-in, so in the process of using it, it is easy to get dust in it, so the connector pins do not receive each other's signals. Cleaning the connection port is very simple.

Prepare:

1. Cotton swab
2. 90 degree alcohol (for quick drying)

You use alcohol to wet the cotton swab and conduct cleaning headphone port on the Laptop. You should note that when cleaning with a cotton swab, you should rotate to allow dirt to stick to the cotton. You should avoid putting the cotton swab inside, this will make the dirt stick more deeply. After cleaning, wait for 10-15 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate and use.