When using computer, you can have a problem with your sound card or maybe your speakers were accidentally unplugged and you don't know it. Maybe your speakers are not plugged and not getting any power or the volume is turned off.
Well, before you jump into fixing all of those options, make sure the setup to your speakers is correct. There is a possibility that the speakers just may have been messed up somehow and that is what is causing all those problems with your sound. There is even a chance that it could be your sound setting. They could have been altered after you installed another program. To help you out further with this problem here are five more steps towards fixing this speaker problem:
Before you go ripping wires apart and disassembling speakers, go over your computer and check for any potential issues which may be causing your problems. Listen closely to the sound your speakers are making and see if you can diagnose the issue from there. If the speakers are running unusually hot then the problem might be the speakers themselves.
If you don't think there is anything physically wrong with the speakers, check the computer connection. Do this by turning on the speakers with the volume up pretty loud. If there is no sound still or not even dead air from the speakers, your mute control might be on silencing any and all sounds. You've now fixed your problem with the click of the mouse.
Take a look at your computer speakers and write down its make, model and serial number and go to their manufacturer website. Companies such as Sony have detailed instruction manuals and self help sections on their site for problems like yours. You can also find a tech-support line on their site too if need be.
Ask someone at a local electronic vendor what they think about your situation. Stores such as Circuit City or Radio Shack can help you answer easy questions like this. Even the reps at companies like Dell can help you out. The least thing they can help you do is point you in the right direction of the problem.
Do you know anybody that is really into electronics or sound systems? Someone who works on car audio can even help out. If your electronics person can't fix it, there is a chance that they know someone who can even if it is a few bucks.
The person you finally pick to fix your speakers should do good work, have a solid reputation, and be reasonably priced. How long it will take for him to do the job should also be a factor in your decision. The repairs shouldn't take more than a couple of weeks.