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3.5mm speaker ports not working

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buddyram
buddyram Original post #1
May 4, 2012 at 11:03 PM
I am unable to listen to the audio thru my headphones from the speakers ports which is placed in the front side of the cabinet. The speakers ports(Green colour) in the front side of the cabinet isn't working.

I wanna know is this a configuration issue, if so solution plz!, or else is this a hardware issue?
saqib_khan
saqib_khan #2
May 4, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Most probably, there is some issue with front panel audio wires. Open the cabinet and try to fit the cables properly, also fit those ports on motherboard properly. Just check all the cables.

I don't think there's anything to be done on Windows for this to work.
buddyram
buddyram #3
May 4, 2012 at 11:36 PM
will check it out and come back
thanx
RiGOD
RiGOD #4
May 5, 2012 at 9:22 AM
^^Yes, it must be front panel wire/connection issue for sure.

BTW You posted in the wrong section buddy:)
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vraj1996 #5
May 11, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Try the following simple steps;

Check if you have he latest drivers for your motherboard and operating system.

Run the device manager and find out if it lists some sort of an audio device or not.

If the device manager also doesn't show any sign of an audio device, then the problem is with your sound card. It means that your on-board sound card has complaint and it needs to be replaced (Replacing on-board audio means to change the motherboard). I recommend getting a PCI-sound card. Don't go for brands like Creative, Logitech etc. because they will surely cause you something cloase to rs.1000. A standard quality PCI sound card will get the job done at a much lower rs. 350.
You can get a nice sound card from eBay. Follow the following link.

eBay

Hop this helps you...

VRAJ1996