Macbook Air 13" Early 2014 - Display issue

Having a weird issue with my Macbook Air Early 2014. HDD 256, 4gb 1600mhz, 1.4 Ghz i5, HD 5000 - OSX 10.9.3
Being brief… I have researched and tired SMC etc and think I have explored this problem to a point where I have identified a key factor causing a major display and system issue. The system only works properly when audio is playing through speakers, specifically keyboard, trackpad and screen. If audio is not playing, the screen wlil turn on then off after 3 seconds and 80% of the time the trackpad and keyboard do not work.
However - If I have external device such as aux display, keyboard and mouse It works fine without having to have any type of audio coming from speakers.
So via process of elimination is seems the MB, sorry logic board and components are somehow faulting and know it could be many reasons for this.
If anyone could give some insight into troubleshoot options or things to try, that's be amazing.
To be clear - All software resets inc SMC have been tried and failed. All OS etc is up to date.
Before I have to leave my computer at a genius bar in the Apple store for days or leave it to get fixed or open it, I want to see my options. I use it for work and run my own small business and can't afford the time or money and having to make do with inconvenience of always being plugged into external screens and controls.
Thanks so much if you read this.

Probably not. Take it in for a free diagnosis and warranty repair.

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