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01-30-24, 10:21 AM
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older external speakers, older computer
I've been troubleshooting why I don't have sound on my Lenovo older computer. I've tried to update drivers etc. & I have older Creative external speakers. It's just a jack (light green) & an adapter that I plug into the electric. What I've noticed when I've been trying to trouble shoot is: if I slowly unplug the adapter or the electric plug, I will actually hear the sound for 2 secs. This is mindboggling! I used to have sound on this & just can't seem to fig. this 1 out. Anyone know? Thxs 
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01-30-24, 10:56 AM
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My first guess is a bad plug or socket. I'd first try a different set of speakers and see if they work.
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01-30-24, 03:27 PM
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Are you troubleshooting the computer or the speakers ?
If you unplug the speakers.... the computer should have audio.
If you don't have audio directly at the computer... the ext speakers won't work either.
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Check the speakers to see if any of them have a volume knob. If so, turn the knob to see if that helps.
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01-30-24, 07:02 PM
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volume is turned up, I get sound if I slowly unplug the adapter for about 2 secs. I am not getting sound on the computer either. I plugged in the speakers because I don't have sound. I had sound 2 mons. ago. I bought a new computer that is having issues & am having to use the old computer until things are worked out with my new computer. No sound anywhere. I just thought it was interesting when I slowly unplugged the adapter, I'd get about 2 secs of sound........whatever music I am playing.....2 secs. It's a conundrum.
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01-31-24, 07:51 AM
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Have you checked your sound settings? There's probably something wrong in there if you're not getting sound from your computer either.
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02-02-24, 12:03 PM
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Update! I moved my old computer back while the new 1 is in the repair shop. After I did this & plugged in the speakers to a dif. socket, they are working just like before. Go figure!
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02-02-24, 02:35 PM
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If you were using front-panel audio, that should be connected to your motherboard via a cable. That cable connection can possibly come loose at the motherboard (I've accidentally and unknowingly disconnected mine with fat-fingers while doing some work inside the box).
But if you switched to rear panel audio that would be unaffected and should work. Maybe yours was hanging by a thread at the motherboard connection for some reason - and one day - one more little vibration and the connection is broken.
Can't hurt to open the box and look anyway. Just a thought.
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02-03-24, 02:54 AM
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Problem could be combo jack compatibility. Take a look at a 3.5mm splitter jack and see if it sounds like a potential solution.
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02-03-24, 11:09 AM
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That's right. My bad. The front panel audio is usually headphone, microphone or a combo. Not for speakers. When the OP said he used two different connectors to try the speakers, I jumped to the conclusion: front panel, rear panel. But that doesn't make sense.
Still, I would open the box and inspect -if that's possible. Might not be easy with the off-the-shelf Lenovo though. Would not want to create a problem.
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As an expert and enthusiast, I can provide information and insights on a wide range of topics. While I have access to the specific article you mentioned, I can help you understand the concepts related to the discussion in the thread you provided. Let's break down the concepts mentioned in the thread:
Troubleshooting sound issues on an older computer:
The thread starts with a user troubleshooting sound issues on their older Lenovo computer. They mention that they have tried updating drivers but still don't have sound. They also mention using older Creative external speakers and noticing that if they slowly unplug the adapter or electric plug, they can hear sound for about 2 seconds.
Suggestions from other users:
- PPilot Dane suggests trying a different set of speakers to see if they work, as the issue could be with the speakers themselves.
- PJmax asks if the user is troubleshooting the computer or the speakers. They mention that if there is no audio directly from the computer, the external speakers won't work either.
- WWirepuller38 suggests checking if any of the speakers have a volume knob and turning it to see if that helps.
- Shadeladie asks if the user has checked their sound settings, as there might be something wrong there if they're not getting sound from the computer.
Update from the user:
The user provides an update, stating that they moved their old computer back while their new one is in the repair shop. After doing this and plugging the speakers into a different socket, the speakers are working just like before.
Additional suggestions from other users:
- Zzoesdad suggests checking the cable connection between the front panel audio and the motherboard, as it could have come loose.
- Jjrsick suggests trying a 3.5mm splitter jack as a potential solution for compatibility issues with the combo jack.
Based on the information provided in the thread, it seems that the issue with the sound on the older computer was resolved by plugging the speakers into a different socket. Other suggestions included checking the speakers, sound settings, and cable connections.
