My Dell AX510 Soundbar Speaker isn't working, although the blue light is on, indicating it has power. I'm using a Dell monitor that is set up primarily for Playstation usage.

There could be several reasons why your soundbar is unresponsive. It could be an issue with the remote, the device itself, or the power source. Here are some steps you can try:

Check the batteries in the remote to ensure they are working properly.

Check the connections between the soundbar and the TV to make sure they are secure.

Try unplugging the soundbar and plugging it back in to see if that resolves the issue.

If the problem persists, you may want to try a different power outlet to see if that makes a difference.

Deb Powell,
Reverse the steps listed below. They are for connecting the sound bar.
1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.
2. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place.
3. Connect the Soundbar with the power brick.
4. Plug the power cables of the power brick into a nearby outlet.
5. Insert the lime-green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer's audio output jack.
NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only.
NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar.
Thank You,
Dell-Jesse L
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Should be able to use Bluetooth. Need to "pair" the devices (the TV and the soundbar). On soundbar, press On/Standby to power it on, press Input to select Bluetooth (pairing indicator blinks), press & hold pairing button until pairing indicator blinks quickly. Now go to the TV's setup menus: Sound > Speaker Settings > TV Speaker > SoundShare Settings, Add New Device=On, select the Sharp GT-SB30 from device list. If passcode, password, etc is needed, enter 4 zeros (0000). After the devices are paired. the pairing indicator on the soundbar should stop blinking. The pairing information should be retained so you only have to do this one time unless you do a full reset on the TV or soundbar.

Very difficult for a novice. Removing screws is the easy part, lifting off the case and getting access to the speakers is not too bad, but the internal wires and connections are short and if you yank on a wire it can break of and you messed up the entire system. Best you get a set of inexpensive speakers and substitute for the monitor speakers.

Note: Soundbar Power Connector - 12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. .
DO NOT USE WITH ANY DEVICE OTHER THAN DELL SOUNDBAR.

1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor.
2. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into the place.
3. Insert the black DC plug from the power cable at the back of the Soundbar into the DC Jack on the back of the Flat Panel Monitor.
4. Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the Computer's audio output jack.

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in order for your sound to work you have to disable the on board sound in the bios . unless you already did the , then i would return it and get a different one.

the monitor has the ability to attach a sound bar (AX510) the power connection is for the add on speakers

The E177FP has only a optional soundbar that can easily be separated. Look here.

Good luck