There is a lot of problems that may occur in your desktop computer and the speakers problem is one of them. For troubleshooting problems related to the speakers, you need to perform a simple checks. The problems can be related to power connection and supply, sound card, or simply the speakers gone bad.
CHECK A POWER SUPPLY/CONNECTION
If the computer speakers are not working, you need to make sure if they are properly connected to the power supply. Typically, home theater speakers and other portable computer speakers have an LED light that turns on when the speakers are connected to the power source. Check if the light is on, and if it is not, remove the power connection, and plug it back again.
CHECK SPEAKER CONNECTION
Another reason is the individual speakers not connected properly to the sub-woofer, or the portable ones not properly connected to the back of the CPU. If you are using home theater speakers, check if every individual speakers is appropriately connected to the back of the main sub-woofer. Remove all the connections and plug them back again. But before getting the connections out, make sure that you know exactly in which format to connect the individual speakers to the sub-woofer. In case of portable speakers, simply remove the connection from the back of the CPU and put it back again.
CHECK A SOUND CARD IF IT FUNCTION
There are also times when the sound card may get corrupt. If you have a doubt regarding improper working of the sound card, you can check by connecting another set of speakers to the computer. If the new speakers do not work, then the sound card is at fault. This check can also be performed by using headphones, instead of separate speakers.
VOLUME SETTINGS
If the speakers are not playing audio or video, you need to check the volume settings on the computer, as well as on the speakers. On a PC, with Windows operating system, the volume can be adjusted by clicking on Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>Entertainment>>Volume Control'. Also check if the volume is totally muted. If yes, un check the 'Mute' option. Set the PC and the speaker volume to a suitable level.
If all the above mentioned troubleshooting steps do not work, then probably the speakers themselves have gone def-unction. In this case, you would need to call the dealer and get the speakers repaired or replaced a new one.
CHECK A POWER SUPPLY/CONNECTION
If the computer speakers are not working, you need to make sure if they are properly connected to the power supply. Typically, home theater speakers and other portable computer speakers have an LED light that turns on when the speakers are connected to the power source. Check if the light is on, and if it is not, remove the power connection, and plug it back again.
CHECK SPEAKER CONNECTION
Another reason is the individual speakers not connected properly to the sub-woofer, or the portable ones not properly connected to the back of the CPU. If you are using home theater speakers, check if every individual speakers is appropriately connected to the back of the main sub-woofer. Remove all the connections and plug them back again. But before getting the connections out, make sure that you know exactly in which format to connect the individual speakers to the sub-woofer. In case of portable speakers, simply remove the connection from the back of the CPU and put it back again.
CHECK A SOUND CARD IF IT FUNCTION
There are also times when the sound card may get corrupt. If you have a doubt regarding improper working of the sound card, you can check by connecting another set of speakers to the computer. If the new speakers do not work, then the sound card is at fault. This check can also be performed by using headphones, instead of separate speakers.
VOLUME SETTINGS
If the speakers are not playing audio or video, you need to check the volume settings on the computer, as well as on the speakers. On a PC, with Windows operating system, the volume can be adjusted by clicking on Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>Entertainment>>Volume Control'. Also check if the volume is totally muted. If yes, un check the 'Mute' option. Set the PC and the speaker volume to a suitable level.
If all the above mentioned troubleshooting steps do not work, then probably the speakers themselves have gone def-unction. In this case, you would need to call the dealer and get the speakers repaired or replaced a new one.
