The mic on the Razer Blade is not working

Updated: 20-Feb-2025 | Answer ID: 829
This article provides instructions on how to fix if the mic on the Razer Blade is not working.

You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.

Perform either of the steps below

Enable microphone access on apps

  1. Click Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

  2. Allow the access of microphone.

    1. Click the toggle button under “Microphone” to allow access on all apps.

    2. Choose specific applications where you want the microphone to be enabled.

      Enable microphone on apps

Troubleshoot sound problems

  1. Unplug the devices that are connected via 3.5 mm or USB ports of the Razer Blade.

  2. Go to the "System tray" and right-click the “Speaker” icon and select “Troubleshoot sound problems”.

    Troubleshoot sound problems

Enable mic in Device Manager

  1. Go to “Device Manager”.

  2. Expand “Audio inputs and outputs”.

  3. Right-click on your audio driver and click “Enable device”.

    Enable mic and audio driver on device

Update mic driver

  1. Right-click on your driver and click “Update driver”.

    Update mic and audio driver

Reinstall mic driver

  1. Right-click on your audio drivers in the “Device Manager”.

  2. Select “Uninstall device”.

    Uninstall mic driver

  3. Once the uninstallation is complete, reinstall the driver.

    1. Click on “Action” from the top menu on “Device Manager”.

    2. Click “Scan for Hardware Changes”.

Your Blade will detect your audio device and install the necessary drivers.

If the issue persists after performing all the troubleshooting steps, do a system recovery or factory reset. See How to reset the Razer Blade to its factory default settings for mode details.

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