Only one of my computer speakers work, how do I get the right side to work?

Question

Also, on my other computer the speakers are plugged in but they don't work - as in no noise is coming out of it. How do I fix this problem too? I don't know much about computers, so anything would help! Thanks

Answer 1

The computer with the one speaker -- there is one plug that runs both speakers. It has to be a certain type of plug. Looks like a mini telephone jack from the old days. See if it has a black plastic band on the silver part. Okay, I've had that type of plug not fully pushed all the way in and only one speaker was working. Sometimes on an old plug-in the plug had to even be wiggle ever so slightly backwards out to make the connection to both.

Okay, if you have two computers, you can try the speakes from the totally dead computer and plug it into the computer with one speaker. This begins to narrow the field down. If the totally-dead computer speakers work on the half-dead computer we're getting somewhere.

Don't worry. You can unplug and plug in speakers while the comtpuer is running. Just remember which hole the plug came from. Sometimes computers have a hole for microphone and one for speakers. If you look close on that part of the comptuer it will have a little picture with a microphone or a speaker.

If speakers work on the half-dead computer. The whole dead computer might need its volume turned up. Should be a little button on the bottom right of your live computer screen that looks like a speaker. Press it.

Good luck. I tried to help you the best I could with the info you gave.

Answer 2

I have the same problem on my iMac. only the left speaker makes noise, but I'm getting the whole song.
If you're only getting half of the song, say, music and back-up vocals, then you have a problem either with the connections or the speaker itself.
If you're getting the whole song, however, than your speakers do indeed work and the other is probably emitting either a very quiet bass noise or you have the sound functions set on one speaker.
As for your other issue, it could be that your speakers just aren't compatible with your operating system. Re-check the packaging for compatability and if all else fails, buy a new set.

Answer 3

The computer where only one speaker is working ...make sure the plugs in the back are fully seated into the holes.

Answer 4

First u verify ur volume configuration. be sure that the stability indicator are in center. no remember if that's placed in top u will hear the music merely on top area. If it somewhat is likewise top potential u flow to subsequent step. U first uninstall the sound motive force out of your equipment and then reinstall the motive force which comes alongside with ur motherboard. this could artwork. If it somewhat is likewise no longer happens potential u could desire to confirm your cord and audio equipment. some circumstances u could desire to confirm ur motherboard additionally.

Answer 5

..its taken for granted that the speaker connections are rightly done with your computer.Now first I think u shd check the system speaker balance...go to control panel from start menu, select "sound, speech and audio devices"...then select "sound and audio devices".Now in the windows that opens up, select thee volume tab and select advanced...another window shall be opened..now here the third(3rd) horizontal slider has to be brought to centre..check the speakers now..You may want to check the balance knobe on your speakers itself too..tell me if u could solve it this way..

Answer 6

Try installing the drivers from the cd which came with your sound card.....