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location services are enabled both system wide and for the appropriate

applications. Check System Preferences in macOS or a similar location

in Linux for the same options.

• While we won’t discuss near field communication (NFC) in depth until

Chapter 24, some portable computers may have NFC support; if NFC

isn’t functioning, you may need to enable a setting to enable

communication with nearby devices. In Windows, open the Proximity

applet in the Control Panel (only present if you have NFC hardware)

and make sure Proximity support is enabled.

Audio Problems

• If audio isn’t working when it should be, check for a hardware mute or

volume button or switch and verify through the notification area

Volume icon that the audio output isn’t muted. Verify proper output

device configuration through the operating system, and verify the

application is using the right output device.

• If the device has had repairs or upgrades lately, make sure the speakers

are properly connected.

• If no sound is coming from the device speakers, try plugging in a pair

of headphones or some external speakers. If these work fine, there’s a

chance the built-in speakers have been damaged. Depending on their

location, it can be easy to get them wet.

• If headphones work fine with the device, the speakers may need

replacing. First, make sure the device has been rebooted, double-check

the audio output device settings, try changing and resetting the default

output device, and try disabling and re-enabling the appropriate device.

Input Problems

• Before assuming an input problem is hardware related, confirm that the

system is otherwise running smoothly. Input devices may appear not to

work or work erratically if the system is freezing up. Refer to the

previous “Power and Performance” section for troubleshooting a

frozen system.

• If none of the keys work on your laptop, there’s a good chance you’ve

unseated the keypad connector. These connectors are quite fragile and

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