Often, the "917-front audio not connected" error is a software handshake issue, not a hardware failure. Begin with these non-invasive fixes.
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: Restart and tap F10 (or Esc ) repeatedly to enter the HP Computer Setup Utility . Often, the "917-front audio not connected" error is
Addressing the 917 error involves either restoring the physical connection or bypassing the software prompt: 917-front audio not connected