Why Does Audio Not Working After SSD Upgrade? Pc/Laptop

SSD is the latest storage type much faster than Hard Disk Drives. Many users have upgraded to SSD in order to get better performance from their computers. Moreover, HDDs were very sensitive and needed much care while handling. But SSDs are more reliable than HDDs in many terms.

However, some users have reported that they are facing audio issues after upgrading to SSD. It could be possible due to many potential reasons. This article will discuss the possible causes of this audio issue and how you can fix it. Stay tuned to resolve your issue!

Why Does Audio Not Working After SSD Upgrade?

The most common causes of audio not working after an SSD upgrade are drivers, corrupted operating systems, and hardware issues. Sometimes this error occurs due to a software conflict. So, before we get into the solutions, you need to know the exact reason for this error.

No doubt SSDs are much faster than HDDs, but they are quite new in the market. People don’t know much about how to resolve issues related to SSDs like this one. Here we have collected some potential causes of no audio after SSD upgrading in a laptop or PC. 

Corrupt Operating System: Sometimes, adding another storage device leads to operating system damage. Damage that you can’t retrieve. The major cause of such damage is the software conflict or complete hardware replacement.

Audio Driver Issue: Sometimes, new storage requires a new configuration. That is why you also need to install software and drivers when you buy a new SSD. 

Need Audio Manager Support: Latest technologies are too advanced that you can use all features in one place. Some audio managers like Realtek and MaxxAudio Pro are a must to use in certain cases.

Registry Damage: moving data from one storage to another may also cause registry damage, but do not worry about that. You can retrieve, repair, or change these registry files easily. 

Hardware Issues: Installing an SSD requires opening the PC or laptop case. In some cases, we disturb other hardware while doing so. So this can lead to audio not working after an SSD upgrade in the laptop and PC.

Check Other Hardware Devices

Always be careful while connecting the SSD to your motherboard. You may disconnect some other hardware while doing so. As a result, always ensure that all cables are properly connected and other hardware like a sound card and GPU is seated properly. 

Any hardware issue like this may lead to no audio. As a result, if it is not properly seated on the motherboard, you will experience audio problems. So, if it is not properly seated on the motherboard, you will have problems with the sound.

Reinstall Operating System

Whenever you upgrade your storage device, you need to install a new operating system to sync the CPU and other hardware with your new storage device. Sometimes we try to use previously installed programs on the new SSD. It might cause an issue like no audio.

Before you begin the process of reinstalling the operating system, we strongly advise you to create a backup of all your essential data, as this will delete all your previous data on the storage device.

Change Registry Tweaks

If you are still unable to fix the audio not working problem, then it might be due to registry damage. Registry windows are the most important part of the Windows operating system. All your settings and configurations are stored in these files. So, even a small change in the registry files can lead to major changes in your system. 

Therefore, if you have audio problems after upgrading to an SSD, changing some registry settings might be able to help you fix the problem. These registry files are straightforward to retrieve, fix, and edit when necessary. Here’s how you can do it,

• Go to the start menu and search “Run,” or you can just press “Windows key + R” to open it. 

• Here type “Regedit.exe” and hit enter to open the registry window.
• Once you are in the registry, navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\controlSet001\Services\HDAudBus].
• Now modify the REG_DWORD “Start” and insert the “3” in the value box.

• Once you have done that, go to the “Device manager” and locate the “Realtek audio drivers.” 
• Uninstall and reinstall these drivers using the method as mentioned earlier.

Reinstall Audio Drivers 

Whenever you upgrade your storage device, you need to install a new operating system to sync the CPU and other hardware with your new storage device. Sometimes we try to use previously installed programs on the new SSD. It might cause an issue like no audio. You can reinstall the drivers by the following method, 

• Open “Device Manager” and go to the “Sound inputs and outputs” section. 
• Right-click on your audio driver and select “Uninstall” from the list. It will remove the audio driver from the system.

• Now you can install drivers using three ways. One is clicking on “scan for new hardware” from the menu bar. 
• The second way is to manually install drivers through the manufacturer’s website. 
• Finally, the third method is to install the drivers using third-party apps like Driver Easy and Driver Booster.

Install Realtek Audio Drivers

Realtek supports many devices; on some devices, this driver is installed automatically through Microsoft support. It is because most of the Intel chipsets support Realtek audio drivers. But still, you can manually reinstall the drivers by the following method, 

• Go to the official website of Realtek and look for the drivers that support your operating system. 
• Download the drivers and install them to the operating system by running the executable file. Once you have installed the drivers, reboot your PC, and the audio should be working fine now.

Conclusion

These were some solutions to fix the audio not working problem after upgrading to an SSD. We hope that one of these methods helped you fix the problem. All these methods are easy to follow and can be done by anyone. But we would still recommend you take a backup of your data before following any of these methods, as some methods might delete your settings or data.