Speakers / Headphones Problems

Injection · 05-13-2005, 07:49 PM

I've been having problems getting my headphones working on my computer. I used to plug them into a port on the front of my computer, beside a set of USB ports, and it worked fine. One day, one ear stopped getting sound. I tried the speaker port at the back of the computer, and got the same thing. I seeked help at another forum, and they got the port below the disk drive working for me, but only for CDs. I was wondering if there was a way that I can get all sounds, and audio from my computer (downloaded music, error sounds, internet radio, etc.) to come through the headphones, in the headphone port right under the CD drive.

In addition, I think when I was messing around with the settings to get my headphones to work, I somehow disabled my left desktop speaker, as it no longer produces sound. I was hoping one of you guys would know what I did, and could help me fix it also.

Thanks.

**Sarkast** · 05-13-2005, 08:19 PM

I am wondering - did you change anything inside the PC, did any upgrades or moved the case around ? Maybe one of the cables came lose. If you can open the case and make sure all connectors are seated correctly - especially the one that connects to the front audio and bridges to the rear.

**Terrister** · 05-13-2005, 10:01 PM

If you have a speaker icon on your task bar double click it. Do you see a balance slider above the volume control? Are they all centered?

If you do not have a speaker icon go to control panel and sound. Click on advanced under device volume. Also check speaker volume under speaker settings. Make sure move all at the same time is checked.

05-13-2005, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Injection Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Speakers / Headphones Problems I've been having problems getting my headphones working on my computer. I used to plug them into a port on the front of my computer, beside a set of USB ports, and it worked fine. One day, one ear stopped getting sound. I tried the speaker port at the back of the computer, and got the same thing. I seeked help at another forum, and they got the port below the disk drive working for me, but only for CDs. I was wondering if there was a way that I can get all sounds, and audio from my computer (downloaded music, error sounds, internet radio, etc.) to come through the headphones, in the headphone port right under the CD drive. In addition, I think when I was messing around with the settings to get my headphones to work, I somehow disabled my left desktop speaker, as it no longer produces sound. I was hoping one of you guys would know what I did, and could help me fix it also. Thanks.

05-13-2005, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sarkast TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 2,715 OS: WinXP	I am wondering - did you change anything inside the PC, did any upgrades or moved the case around ? Maybe one of the cables came lose. If you can open the case and make sure all connectors are seated correctly - especially the one that connects to the front audio and bridges to the rear. __________________ P4 2.4@2.9 / XP-90 / Albatron PX865PE Pro V2.0 / Kingston Hyper-X 512MB Dual Channel CL2-2-2-5 / Geforce4 MX440x8 64MB / WD80GB 7200RPM 8MB / Thermaltake 420W PSU --> SEE IT ALL GLOW <-- MBM5 - SpeedFan - PSU Calculator - MemTest86 - ThrottleWatch

05-13-2005, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	If you have a speaker icon on your task bar double click it. Do you see a balance slider above the volume control? Are they all centered? If you do not have a speaker icon go to control panel and sound. Click on advanced under device volume. Also check speaker volume under speaker settings. Make sure move all at the same time is checked. __________________