my computers broken??

Question

My sound isn't working on my computer. I dont think i blew the speakers because the headphones won't work. I have a dell flat screen. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Double-check that the sound isn't muted. Then make sure your sound card is properly installed. If neither of these are the issue, you may need a new sound card.

Answer 2

Hi, I know this may sound simple but check the back of computer to see if the speakers are connected. If they are then good. Normally there is an icon on the task bar the bottom right of your screen that is related to your sound. double click this and make sure your volume slider is pushed up, also wave,midi and CD audio e.t.c. This is just basic info and if it doesn't solve your problem you will have to give a more detailed description e.g version of windows make of computer e.t.c. Hope the latter works though.

Si

Answer 3

Run Belarc Advisor and tell us what sound card you have.
Are you running Windows XP?
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

Follow troubleshooting steps per:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/1e87a3e8-c0e8-49af-980f-9eb6686f42d21033.mspx

Make sure that the speaker volume is not muted or turned down too low.


1. Open Volume Control by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Hardware and Sound, and then, under Audio Devices and Sound, clicking Adjust system volume.
2. Under Main Volume, move the slider up or down to raise or lower the volume.
NoteSome mobile PCs have an external volume control on the outside of the case. If you're using a mobile PC, check the external volume control.
•Make sure you don't have headphones plugged into the line out (headphone) jack of your sound card or computer (unless you want to be listening with headphones rather than speakers). When you plug in headphones, most computers automatically cut the sound to the speakers.

If these steps don’t solve the problem, check the information that came with your computer and speakers or go to the manufacturer's website.

Sound from my speakers is crackled or distorted.

•Make sure your speakers are correctly connected to your computer.

On your speakers, find the cable that plugs into your computer. Make sure that the speaker cable is plugged into the speakers and the correct jack on the computer. For example, if the cable is a 1/8 inch cable, there should be a round jack for it on the back of the computer. If it is a USB cable, it will plug into any USB port on your computer.

If these steps don’t fix the problem, check the information that came with your computer and speakers or go to the manufacturer's website.

I have a sound card in my computer, but Windows doesn't recognize it.


For Windows to recognize your sound card, you must find and install a compatible driver for your sound card. Most sound cards require driver software to work properly. Be sure that you have installed any software discs that came with the device. If you don't have a disc or the software on the disc does not solve the problem, follow these steps:


1. Visit the website of the sound card manufacturer to check if a driver is available. If one is available, download it. If not, contact the manufacturer.
2 Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4. In Device Manager, look for a sound card under Sound, video and game controllers and confirm that Windows does not recognize your card.
5. Close Device Manager.
6. Open Control Panel by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel.
7. In the Search box in Control Panel, type add hardware.
8. Click Install drivers for older devices with Add Hardware wizard. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.


I found a new driver for my sound card, but I'm not sure how to install it.

Out-of-date drivers can cause sound problems, so it is a good idea to install the latest driver for your sound card.

Follow these steps:


1. Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2. In Device Manager, locate your sound card under Sound, video and game controllers, and then double-click the device name.
3. Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

Answer 4

1. Try your speakers being plugged in to the other holes in your sound card.
2. Make sure your speakers are turned on, plugged in, or, if they are battery operated, the batteries are not dead.
3. Check your sound card drivers/see if the sound card appears loose.
4. See if the volume is muted somewhere.
5 There is a wire that usually goes from sound card to CDrom drive. Make sure it is plugged in.

Answer 5

First check the fuses, then check the cards. After that, make the necessary corrections.