Thinkpads Forum

I have a Thinkpad T41 ( os win xp, latest drivers as of 15 sept2005) connected to a Port Replicator ll (part 74P6733 ) . An external Microphone and external speakers are connected to the associated plugs at the rear of the replicator and both ( external mic and external speakers) work fine , HOWEVER the internal speakers and mic on the T41 are operating at the same time as the external mic+speakers.

Should the internal mic/speakers be disabled when external mic/speakers are connected via the port replicator?

thanks

This issue has been covered before on these forums. You can search for it for more info. I do not have a port replicator, but I remember reading that some users insert a unwired plug into the jack to disable the internal speakers (same for the mic). You can buy a plug like this at Radio Shack, or else cut one off of an old pair of headphones (be careful you do not short out the wires though).