20 Most Recent Dell Powered Subwoofer Set A425 Computer Speaker Set W8037 Questions & Answers

describing a pin-out to people who are not electrical engineers is like explaining to someone how to build a clock when they asked what time it is. Looking at the orange VGA connector on the back, which two holes have the wires that go to the two sides of speaker wire for the subwoofer? Do i have to do anything else to make it just work like a simple speaker and just be controlled by the amplifier (receiver)? Like seriously, am I asking it simply enough? Which two holes in the orange female vga plug on the back of the subwoofer correspond to the + and - speaker wires that go to the "subwoofer" hookup on the back of my stereo? I don't care about what each pin does because those words don't mean anything. I don't understand. WHICH. TWO. WIRES. and then is there anything else i have to do like stick a paperclip from one hole to another and hope it doesn't explode? Also, I don't know what the numbers of the holes are. so saying "pin 9" or whatever is meaningless without a diagram. thank you for my ted talk.

Just connect some cheap computer speakers to the computer directly.

Did you ask Dell for help? Just don't hold your breath - they would rather you get a new one from them but U can try. If nothing, check it out on Google - might get lucky!

Anonymous, There are no drivers for the A425 speakers. Make sure the power cable is attached to the speakers as well as the speakers plugged into the correct jacks. If your speakers are plugged in and powered on and u still have no sound; check to make sure the sound card drivers are installed. Thank You, Dell-Jesse L Dell Social Media and Communities

I wouldn't cross wires or leave one disconnected. Can you solder the wires back on the the control knob? Did you feel the subwoofer cone to see if it's working at all? I would guess the wire you didn't connect, is the subwoofer wire. Try putting it back to original cofiguration and solder the wires in place.

Next step would be to check for power from the wall wart (external power supply). Note the output voltage indicated on the power supply, then check for that approximate voltage with a multimeter.

A replacement power supply can be found at most electronics retailers. Make sure the polarity matches, ie positive tip or negative tip, and the plug must match dimensionally. Make sure a replacement can supply the current that the original did (rated in milliamps - MA, or amps A). Ideally an exact replacement would be best if that is the issue. Be careful, and don't crack open that power supply!

Hi, click on the "Start Button," in the (right pane) Control Panel, next in the category listings, select Hardware and Sound, open, and click on the "Manage Sound Devices." The Sound window will open; click on the "Playback" button, there should be a Speakers Icon, click on it, look below to find the "Properties button, click to open the next window. In the next window there will be (4) four buttons "General, Level... First click on the "General" button, in the top of the window there will be a "Driver" button, click on that button to open. Select to "Update Driver," just click on it, the Drivers will be updated for you. Next you can go back and press the other areas, Speaker Level etc... Next if you have a "MIC" do the same for the Microphone as you done for (Speakers) in the [Recording] category. Note: "Remember to click on the "Apply and OK buttons afterward to make sure the changes take effect. "Restart the computer to finalize the changes." "Rate the solution on it helpfulness, its away of letting me know if you resolved the the problem or you need further assistance, thank you."

The Altec Lansing A425 doesn't appear to have a fuse. Check for a circuit breaker on any surge protectors it might be plugged in to and make sure they haven't been tripped. Confirm that the power cord is firmly plugged in. Additionally, you could check the wall transformer with a multimeter to make sure it is providing the correct voltage needed by the speakers. Check the back of the subwoofer for a hidden power switch. If everything is plugged in and turned on, but you still don't have power, you will either need to open the device up and troubleshoot it or replace it.

odwalxo, you can't add a subwoofer because the only output you have on those m audio speakers is for the "other speaker of the set via regular speaker wires". Everything else it's just inputs.

Have you plugged its connection to your sound card on the pc? Check the connection again. it will help you.

I suspect that what you are hearing is the 60 cps of the mains. If the humming sound is coming the subwoofer itself, then it is possible that you have a defective/leaky capacitor in the power supply section of the subwoofer. In the subwoofer, if the buzzing sound is coming from anywhere else other than the speaker itself, then it is possible that you have a loose transformer again in the power supply. Unless you are comfortable working with testers and soldering irons, I would suggest an electronics technician who should be able to diagnose and fix it for you.

There are lots here https://www.google.com/search?q=dell+dj30+3.7v+li+battery ..

funny thing about speakers is that they need an enclosure to work properly in the unit has a back and the car has a door skin or other enclosure to work in

Back it up to a computer and do a full factory reset. I just read your question tagged onto an old post. You should not be using this device to store important class notes. It is so old it could fail at any time. Notice in the link what Dell says in the manual Whenever I turn my Dell DJ on, it starts up in Rescue Mode. Your Dell DJ's firmware or operating system may be damaged. Go to support.dell.com for the .. https://www.google.com/search?q=Dell+Jukebox+Rescue+Mode ..

Click here to follow these steps https://mybestspeakers.com/how-to-take-apart-speakers-with-no-screws/

If there is no separate power supply the usb plug must be used in order to provide power for the speakers, but whether the analogue cable must be plugged in or not will depend on the internal construction and specification of the speakers. I suggest you initially use the usb and if there is no sound and no on-screen instructions, plug in the analogue line. If there is a separate power supply the speakers are probably and either/or design.

what is 'dragging'? most likely dirty contact on the plug from computer to the speakers.

Windows has a troubleshooter for the audio system in most computers. Get the "fix" here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026994/windows-fix-sound-problems Good luck!