If i record in my compaq nx9500 after the recording if i play it it will give me some sound under the recording

Please check all of the settings options under the Control Panel - Sound.

It is not clear whether you are recording audio or MIDI. If you recorded Audio samples, you will get the same sounds back even if you change the voice on the keyboard.

If you record a MIDI sequence, and then play it back you will STILL get the same sounds UNLESS you also record the MIDI voice or patch changes so the voice is changed as it occured when you recorded it. Usually there are options taht you can enable or disable voice changes.

make sure that your mic input is not muted. look under control panel/sound and audio devices, then under your microphone, select "volume" and make sure the input is selected (with a chack mark in the box under the mic volume control) and not muted.

Hi ,
Test the record function on the notebook PC

1. Click Start , then Programs , Accessories , Entertainment , and then Sound Recorder .
2. Click Record (the red dot) and speak into the microphone.
3. When you are finished recording, click Stop (the gray rectangle).
4. To play back the recording, click Play (the gray arrow pointing to the right).
5. If the recording does not play back, continue to the next section of this document.

Step 2: Checking microphone settings

1. Click Start , then Programs , Accessories , Entertainment , and then Volume Control .A Volume Control or Master Volume window opens.
2. Click Options , and then Properties .
3. Select Recording , and make sure Microphone is selected.
4. Click OK . The Volume Control window should change to a Recording Gain Control window.
5. Click Options again and then click Advanced Controls . If Advanced Controls is unavailable, then an alternate microphone is not available. Proceed to the next series of steps.
6. Remove the check next to Alternate microphone , click Close , and test the microphone. If there is still no sound, continue to the next step.

Step 3: Ensuring the correct recording device is selected

1. Access sound properties:
   • In Windows XP, to access the sound control panel applet, click Start , then Control Panel . Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices , and then click Sounds and Audio Devices .
   • In Windows 95, 98, and Me, click Start , Settings , and Control Panel . Double-click Sounds and Multimedia , or Multimedia . The Sounds and Multimedia Properties window opens.
2. Click the Audio tab.
3. Under Sound Playback , select the audio device that is installed on the computer (there should be only one).
4. Under Sound Recording , select the audio device that is installed on the computer. It should be the same as the listing under Sound Playback .
5. Click OK .
6. Close the Sound and Multimedia Properties window and test the recording. If there is still no sound, continue to the next step.

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There are a lot of people having the same problem with Vista. Check this link for some ideas. I think there is a new on Microsoft update that addresses this issue under audio drivers that gives you more controls in the playback devices tab. Here is the first link:http://forums.techarena.in/vista-hardware-devices/865259.htm Here is another:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistamedia/thread/217c4402-6668-4592-bd5e-9234247c788f and finally the one that was easiest to understand:http://www.roemersoftware.com/vista-recording-problem.html My son has the same problem with his Compaq laptop and I am truly glad I stuck with XP. Please let me know how you make out.

lol. no im sorry. I'm tell you that there is no built in mic unless there is a built in cam. if you have a built in cam try recording a video with sound. talk laugh play music. Then play it back. Also you can click Start then All Programs then click Accessories.
Now click Entertainment then Voice Recorder. Test to see if it plays you voice back. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Happy Holidays!

Check with any local computer repair shops, they may have another compaq nx9500 laying around that they could swap the motherboards with. Some may even offer to do a free diagnostic.

I also found this ebay auction which offers motherboard repair (don't worry, it's not mine):
http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-nx9500-nx9500A-nx9600-MOTHERBOARD-REPAIR_W0QQitemZ140286672043QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item140286672043&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

If all else fails, you can sell the parts off piecemeal (memory, hard drive, cd/dvd drive, etc.) on ebay and try to get more than $200.

If you are using xp, try going to the control panel, sound and audio devices, click on audio tab.
to check the mic settings, click on the volume tab under the sound recording sections. Make sure that the mic is selected and the volume turned up. It may be working only to record, not to hearback without recording...so you may have to actually be recording or talking to someone to know if its workings.
To check the sound, check to see if your audio device is selected under "sound playback" section...and make sure that all channels are unmuted and turned up. you may also have to check the volume control on the laptop (actual buttons on the pc) if there are any, and make sure that the volume is up and unmuted there also.
Hope this helps.

Whats the problem?

I know this sounds silly, but is your microphone plugged in?? Is it muted? Can you record anything using your microphone and Sound Recorder (Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Sound Recorder)?