help: built-in audio sound driver missing

Natobasso

Natobasso

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In my preference copying between my iMac and my laptop (see my previous thread here) I managed to lose my built-in audio sound driver and I don't have a clue how to replace it or find it again. I can't play music or hear sounds on my laptop.

Please…helllllp. Thanks!
 
I repaired permissions just now. I see no built-in audio drivers at all in System Preferences/Sound. I have tried reinstalling OS X from my cds and it does not see my hard drive on the laptop.

I think I made a mess when I started trying to copy my program preferences from my home iMac to my laptop… :(
 
I even logged in as a new user and the sound output window is blank. No built-in audio drivers available at all.
 
Ok, this sounds really like a mess. If a new user account has the same issue, it surely doesn't lay on any plist files.
Right now I see no other way but a fresh install.. :(
 
What really sucks is my laptop's hard drive is not recognized by the OS X Installer! So I can't do a fresh install. Crap. :(
 
really??
You said you checked for the permissions. How did this work, if your disc cannot be found? Did you try the hardware test?
Ohhh wait... you trying to install 10.3 or 10.2 on your G3 Pismo? 10.3 won't work.
 
Nope, gonna need a computer with USB built in to install Panther. Try reinstalling 10.2.
 
You know what's even stranger is that sometimes after I reboot the computer after shutting it down, the sound comes back! Then it disappears. :(

I have the laptop in the shop right now (replacing the busted screen) and am hoping they can shed some light on the problem.

I do appreciate all your ideas and responses!
 
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