port fried

alfalf indianapolis, indiana
edited November 2003 in Hardware
My sound card, sound blaster augdigy mp3+, front speakers port is fried. I tested headphones in it and they did not work. I also put the front speakers in the rear speakers port and they worked. I also installed new drivers which did not do the trick. What do you guys think the problem is? And if there is anything I can do to find the problem.

Comments

  • SimGuySimGuy Ottawa, Canada
    edited November 2003
    Try the card in another PCI slot, but I doubt it will do anything.

    You could have broken a solder joint on the card (contraction and expansion from use) or one of the onboard components could have failed.

    It's quite possible you will need a new sound card...
  • TheSmJTheSmJ
    edited November 2003
    If it were me (and the card was out of warrenty) I'd either test/resolder the socket, or replace the socket itself if neccessary.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    You could probably get it repaired at an electronics store (a real one, not radio shack or whatever) for under $10 if it's a broken solder joint.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    have any power surges lately?
  • alfalf indianapolis, indiana
    edited November 2003
    well i decided instead of replacing my sound card i m gonna replace my outdated motherboard
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