Built In Microphone Problems

I have had this laptop about 5 months and used the microphone and such now and all of a sudden there are problems with it. i cannot use it whatsoever. whenever i try to use or configure it it says something about configuring in audio, no device found...blah blah blah. IT HAS A BUILT IN MICROPHONE!
i have a...
Satellite A205-S5880
15.4" TruBrite Screen
Intel Core Duo Processor T2390
3072MB PC5300 SDRAM
200GB (5400RPM) HDD
DVD SuperMulti Drive
i read these specs off the sticker beside the keypad

Try going into the Device Manager and uninstalling the Microphone then reboot the system.  That will re-install the Mic and hopefully fix the problem.
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