I had lightening hit my house and took out my LCD Monitor,and modem. I replaced the modem.Also,I replaced the monitor with an old IBM monitor I had which works,so-so.Now I have no sound.I hooked up speskers but no sound.Went to Pc-Doctor to test them."failed". Tested Microphone,"failed".Tested internal "beep" sound,"Passed".
So, this tells me my sound card can't be gone.It has to do with my speakers,right? The ones I have,have only an "out" hookup wire.that was on another older computer.The ones I had were hooked to the monitor somehow.5.01 surround sound.These are just regular speakers.
I'm not very technical guys,so help out an old lady please.
The test for "speakers" gave a code:Sc317-12.
The test for "microphone" gave code:Sc316-12.
Can you tell me what they mean?
Oh,I have a HP Pavilion a635w...Thanks guys for any help..Ladybug
PS.Feel free to e-mail me through my profile..
2007-03-05 08:07:21 · 6 answers · asked by ladybug 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Sounds to me like you sound "card" is bad as well. Your sound "card" is intergrated in your computer's motherboard. It ISnN'T a separate card that you insert in a slot on the motherboard.
As for the Internal beep test passing, that's sounds like the motherboard piezo speaker that is used for sending out Error codes and POST results, so it doesn't really have anything to do with your sound "card.
You can try connecting the speakers to another computer or "boombox" etc to see if you get any sound.
You can also plug the speakers into your CD drive's output socket (*IF* it happens to have one) Tis doesn't reuire a sound card.
You can also try a set of headphones where the speakers go to see if you get asny sound.
*IF* the internal sound IS bad, you're only alternative is to buy a sond card and install it in your computer.
BTW, Since you mentioned lightning, your Homeowner's MAY cover the repair\replacement of your computer, monitor,etc......
2007-03-05 08:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this...but lightening strikes can fry bits and pieces of your motherboard...and it would almost have to have run through it at some point to have hit all those parts.
However, if your computer runs, then keep trying.
The sound card is probably fried though. The system beep will come from your internal speaker, which is directly connected to the motherboard, not the sound card. However a brief internet search on the model number you gave makes it look like you have a built in sound card too...so just hope it only singed a connection there and didn't mess up anthing else on the board.
Just install another sound card into a free PCI slot (the white ones on the board) and try that...otherwise you might need to start thinking about getting a new computer (and a good surge protector for all things connected to it including the phone line)
Fell free to email me if you have any more specific questions!
jjcool430@yahoo.com
2007-03-05 08:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by jjcool430 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The internal PC speaker gets its signal independent of your sound card. That speaker is in there to give you clues to other system failures whether or not you have a sound card installed (certain beep codes alert you to a motherboard problem etc. sort of like Morse code). So, it is entirely likely that your sound card was damaged in the lightning strike. If possible, try those speakers on a computer that you know has a working sound card, then you can rule them out as the culprit. You can also try uninstalling the sound card in windows, and if you feel capable, remove the card itself from inside the system, reseat it, power on your computer and Windows should find it and install the drivers (make sure you have your driver disc available, or download the drivers for your card from HP's website, or the manufacturer's site). Most importantly, if you don't already have a surge protector, get one immediately, and make sure it's rated to protect all of your equipment. If you aren't comfortable opening your case, you should seek professional assistance.
It is also possible that your motherboard was damaged in the strike. I would highly recommend that ensure your data is backed up safely away from your PC in case the motherboard is the problem, but doesn't make itself known for some time (which is unfortunately possible).
Good luck!!
2007-03-05 08:19:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the codes represent but I do know that the problem wouldn't be with your speakers, surges and spikes damage electronic hardware before electrical devices.You probably have some damaged components which will have to be replaced by someone who knows what there doing.
P.S. Try reinstalling your software for your sound card or if it has a repair function or try your local computer repairer with those fault codes.
2007-03-12 18:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-08 20:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-13 04:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by blisskissbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋