Sound signals generated inside your computer are sent to the speaker port (usually green) on your computer. You plug your speakers into that port, and the sound continues down the wire into the little amplifier built into the speakers. The output of the amplifier is wired to the speakers. Power from either the battery (laptop) or the wall outlet (desktop) enables the amplifier to boost the tiny signal coming from your computer into something strong enough to wiggle the magnets in the speakers, vibrating the speaker cone, which in turn vibrates the air, creating sound.

Software - Software problems can pop up due to anything from low power on a laptop to out-of-date drivers or sound preferences. Hardware - Hardware problems stem from physically broken or loose speaker parts. If your speakers’ hardware is broken, it’s extremely unlikely that you’ll be able to fix them on your own (and virtually impossible if you have a laptop). The one exception to this is if your speakers are improperly plugged into your computer.

Naturally, you’ll skip this step on a desktop computer.

If you have a laptop instead of a desktop, make sure that the volume is all the way up.

On some desktop computers, you may find the headphone jack on the back of the tower. Many speaker systems have their own headphone jacks, so check for connections there as well.

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If your computer’s sound works through headphones but not through the speakers, then the speakers or their connections are the problem. If your computer’s sound still doesn’t work through headphones, you’re encountering a software problem.

Your speakers should plug into your computer’s “Audio Out” port, which is usually a green headphone jack on Windows desktop computers. If your speakers connect via HDMI, optical, Thunderbolt, or so on, make sure that the connections are especially tight.

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If none of the following software tweaks work for your speakers, you’ll need to take your speakers/computer into a tech repair department and ask for assistance.

The Sound option will have “Control Panel” written below it.

The Sound option will have “Control Panel” written below it.

If the current tab doesn’t change when you do this, you’re already on the Playback tab.

If you see several indented options directly below this heading, it’s already expanded.

If you see several indented options directly below this heading, it’s already expanded.

If no new drivers are available for your speakers, you’ll see a message that says “The best drivers for your device are already installed” in the pop-up menu, though you can click Search for updated drivers on Windows Update to check the Windows Update service.

If your speakers still aren’t working, you’ll need to take them (and/or your computer) into a tech department and explain the problem you’re having to a technician there.

You may be prompted to restart your Mac before you can proceed.

If your speakers still aren’t working, you’ll need to take them (and/or your computer) into a tech department and explain the problem you’re having to a technician there.