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Microphone is Not Working on Chromebook: 6 Ways to Fix It
Explore the expert-test methods to resolve the problem
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If the microphone on your Chromebook is not working, it can be annoying and lead to delays in meetings and reaching deadlines. However, it can be fixed with some simple solutions.
In this guide, we will walk you through some popular fixes to resolve the issue after discussing the reasons behind the issue.
What causes the microphone not to work on Chromebook?
There can be a lot of reasons for the issue. Some of the most popular ones are:
What can I do if the microphone is not working on Chromebook?
Before diving into serious troubleshooting steps, make sure you perform these easy fixes:
1. Check microphone settings from the System shelf
2. Reset Chromebook hardware
3. Troubleshoot Chrome
4. Allow permission to access the microphone in Chrome
5. Update your Chromebook
6. Reset Chromebook with Powerwash
So, these are some of the available fixes to resolve the microphone not working on the Chromebook issue. Try these methods individually, and let us know which worked for you in the comments section below.
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
