8 tips for repairing speakers on your computer

Types of malfunctions

If the sound of the speakers on the computer disappears, then the malfunctions can be of the following nature:

• software;
• hardware.

In the first case, the sound does not work due to the sound driver of your device. Perhaps, after installing the windows operating system (it does not matter XP, 7, 8, or 10), you did not download additional drivers that are responsible for playing sound. All you need to do is go to the official website of the company to which your sound card belongs and download the latest updates.

Hardware malfunctions are much more complicated and require some skills in working with radio and electrical equipment. In this case, you will need to use the multimeter to check the operability of all the internal elements of the audio devices to determine exactly why the speakers on the computer do not work.

Reasons for Failure

The culprits of the fact that the sound does not work on the speakers, if they are turned on, may be the following factors:

1. Low cost of devices, which indicates poor build quality.
2. Depreciation of speakers and other circuit elements over time.
3. Non-compliance with operating requirements: humidity and temperature in the room are not in compliance with standards.
4. Damage to the insulation of conductors as a result of mechanical stress (accidentally interrupted wire).
5. Mains voltage drops.
6. Problems in computer sound card
7. Software issues

To determine the exact cause of the breakdown of the speakers on the computer, you need to carry out several simple measures and find out what exactly does not work using the method of exclusion.

Major breakdowns

Among the most popular breakdowns of computer speakers are:

• Damage to the wire near the plug or on the side of the housing. This occurs due to frequent bending of the conductor, as a result of which the speakers on the computer do not work. It happens most often, so first you need to visually inspect and slightly move your hand exactly these places. If necessary, the wire with the plug changes to a new one.
• The failure of the speakers. Such a malfunction occurs quite rarely. Use a multimeter to determine performance. On the case of the spare part, the nominal resistance is indicated. In the event that the value on the scoreboard exceeds the specified value, simply replace the speaker with a new one. Instructions for use of the multimeter we have already provided.
• Rupture of the primary or secondary winding of the transformer.Using a multimeter, you need to check the resistance of the transformer and, if necessary, buy a new one at a radio store.
• The sound switch does not work (button on one of the speakers). It is necessary to check whether the food is suitable for it and, accordingly, whether it goes further down the chain.

It is recommended that from the very beginning, using the multimeter, ring the entire electrical circuit. So you quickly find the reason why the speakers do not work on the computer.

Repair Tips

So, we examined the main malfunctions of audio speakers. Now, I would like to provide you with tips on repairing speakers on your computer with your own hands:

1. If suddenly a sound fails, check if everything is connected: if the plug has fallen out of the socket or the electric plug is disconnected from the socket. Frequent are cases where the reason is precisely in such a simple open circuit.
2. If music is playing, the light is on, but there is no sound, check the volume control, it may be at its very minimum (MIN mark).
3. To check whether the problem in the speakers is accurate, connect headphones to the system unit. If it happens that the speakers on the computer do not play, and the headphones work, then certainly the reason is in the speaker system.
4. If only one column works (right or left), check the sound balance in the settings, perhaps it is biased in favor of one of the elements. If you make sure that two devices are turned on, you can also move the plug (pull it out and reinsert it into the socket), as sometimes the cause is poor contact. You can adjust the balance in this window if you have Windows XP installed:
5. If you decide to replace the plug, while leaving the old wire, connect wires exclusively soldering. There should not be any terminals and twists.
6. If noise occurs in the speakers, check the integrity of the speakers (they could break, as in the photo below), as well as the quality of the connection between the plug and the socket. Another likely cause is a malfunction in the audio settings of the system.
7. In the absence of a multimeter, the performance of the speaker can be checked with a standard 1.5 V battery - when it is connected, a characteristic rustle and diaphragm shift should occur.
8. Another test option is to connect the audio system not to a computer, but, for example, to a DVD player or phone. If sound appears, it means that the matter is in the PC sound card.

That's all I wanted to tell you about why the speakers do not work on the computer and how to repair them with your own hands. We hope that now you can independently find the cause of the breakdown and eliminate it without any difficulties!

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