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Sound output

The sole option available is "Digital Out" ...making it impossible for me to access the internal speakers. Any ideas how to resolve this anyone?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Aug 5, 2020 5:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2020 6:53 AM

Sorry I missed your return reply.


Try resetting the NVRAM, as per > Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


If that doesn't help?

Then I would still suspect a sticky micro switch, a bluetooth audio device or some type of third party audio software.

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Aug 5, 2020 5:41 PM in response to brunomariani

If there is nothing plugged into the headphone port? Then the micro switch inside of the headphone port is most likely stuck. You may be able to get the internal micro switch to un-stick by plugging, jiggling and unplugging a headphone jack several times. But if that doesn't help, then you need to either make a service appointment or optionally use a USB audio adapter.

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