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Fix: Speakers Stopped Working After a Power Outage
Double-check your PC’s settings to see if anything got messed around
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Power outages can be disastrous to a computer because the power surges that typically accompany them can cause serious damage. USB ports, for example, can suddenly stop working correctly.
In more dire cases, thecomputer just won’t turn on. But in this instance, we’ll break down and recommend solutions for when your computer’s speakers stop working post a power outage.
How to protect my computer against power outages?
Technically, it’s impossible to completely protect your computer against power outages and the surges associated with them. But what you can do is reduce the damage:
There are a variety of things that you can do to fix your power after a power outage has happened. The following showcases several hardware and software solutions that you can try out for yourself.
How can I fix my speakers after a power outage?
Here’s what you should do first:
1. Set the default audio device
2. Turn off audio enhancements
3. Manually download the latest drivers
4. Restart Audio Services
What other computer parts can be ruined by a power outage?
As stated earlier, power surges can come from outages andruin the circuitry like the motherboard, resulting in random computer crashes.
If this happens to you, check your motherboard for damaged pins or burned transistors. You may have to get some replacement parts. Also, be wary of overheating your machine.
Overheating is a more common problemthan power outages because you could be doing it right now without even noticing. Make sure your ports are free from dust, and there’s plenty of cooling ventilation.
Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other gaming tips and tricks. And please tell us if there’s a specific guide for any gaming error or how to use a specific tool you’d like to see.
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Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
