Installing Computer Speakers

You should install your speakers with the computer turned off, so start with the power off. Depending on the speakers you have, follow these directions as closely as you can. Make sure that all of the wires and cables are plugged in securely.

1. Plug the power supply for the speakers into the speaker that has the input for it.
2. Plug the second speaker into the one with the power input.
3. Depending on the type of computer you have, the small jack where you plug the speaker into your computer should be labeled in some way. Look for a tiny icon of a speaker or headphones. If you do not have an icon, look for text such as audio out or sound out.
4. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Use a surge protector if you have one.
5. Turn the speakers on.
6. Restart the computer.

Check the Statue of the Speakers in the Device Manager

If the above set of directions has not resolved the problem, it is time to check the status of your speakers in the device manager. Follow this new set of directions to do so:

1. Click Start.
2. Click My Computer.
3. Click Manage or System Information.
4. Click hardware.
5. Click Device Manager.
6. Click Sound, video, and game controllers.
7. Click on the text that is describing your speakers. You might have to double click to open up the Properties dialog box for the speakers
8. Click on the “General” tab.
9. In the middle of the dialog box, you should see the status for the speakers. It should state that the device is working properly or it isn’t. Click Troubleshoot.
10. Follow the prompts as they appear.

Check the Status of the Drivers for the Speakers in the Device Manager

If the above set of directions has not resolved the problem, it is time to check the drivers for your speakers in the Device Manager. Follow this new set of directions to do so:

1. Click Start.
2. Click My Computer.
3. Click Manage or System Information.
4. Click Hardware.
5. Click Device Manager.
6. Click Sound, video, and game controllers.
7. Click on the text that is describing your speakers. You might have to double click to open up the properties dialog box for the speakers
8. Click on the “Drivers” tab.
9. In the middle of the dialog box, you should see the status for the speaker drivers. It should state that they are working properly or they aren’t working properly. Click Troubleshoot.
10. Follow the prompts as they appear.

Hopefully, one of the strategies here helped you out with this problem. Write back if you need more help.

Susan Keenan | November 19th, 2008
Tags: installing computer speakers
Categories: Hardware

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