How Do You Troubleshoot Computer Speaker Problems?
Your computer would not be too fun if it doesn’t produce sound. Whether you are playing games, watching videos, or listening to music, it just wouldn’t be the same without sound. Suppose your computer speakers don’t work? Here’s how to troubleshoot so you can fix the problem. Problems with sounds from your computer usually happen when you add a new sound card or new speakers. This article will assume that the sound cards are working. Check the speaker plug to the computer. Manufacturers have been color coding the speaker plugs lime green since 1999. The label may say SPK or Speakers but they may also say Headphones (which is confusing). Picture symbols include curved lines and a line with a dot going out from the center. Sometimes you’ll get a picture of a speaker or even headphones. The plugs are usually in the back but some newer computers will have plugs on both the front and back. Determine how your speaker is powered. Some cheap speakers only plug to the computer and don’t need a
