I have a set of Labtec LCS-1060 speakers. One speaker has the volume selector, the on/off button, and headphone/mic jacks and is heavy. I get sound out of that one fine. The other one is light weight. It got knocked over and hit the floor. Sound no longer comes out from it. I took the back off and opened it, but there was nothing obvious that looked broken. Frankly I do not know much about it electronics. Just wondering if I took it to someone who did know, is it likely that it could be fixed? These speakers have been fantastic for my needs and I don't believe they can be replaced. If they can not be fixed, could you make a suggestion for a comparable replacement? I would appreciate it. I've looked on line and have not found anything that is small like these, reasonably inexpensive (I live on SS Disability), and allows me to adjust the treble/bass components of the speaker output. I really LOVE these speakers! Thank you for your time and your help!
When the unit fell no doubt the wire that connects the two units was damaged and the speaker is not being energized. Check for a disconnect at either end of the wire and check both wires for continuity.
Don't worry - you do not have to buy a new speaker and it is a relatively easy fix.
Testimonial: "Hi richie46! First, I have two things I need to say, 1) I'm not sure that this is the correct place to respond to your answer to me, & 2) Thank you SO much for taking the time to even answer my question! It's VERY much appreciated. I'm hoping that the fix will be a simple one, but I'm left stumped because of the following... As you suggested and as I said in my original post, when it fell and I realized it had quit working, I took the back of the speaker off. I looked at the assembly VERY carefully with a flashlight checking for the following . . . 1) a cracked/otherwise broken speaker 2) broken wires 3) checked all visible connections ensuring they were still intact at ALL sauntered points. (they were) there was NOTHING loose anywhere that I could see. 4)I even shook it to see if anything rattled ANYWHERE inside it . . . nothing did... The ONLY thing that I did not do was check for connectivity, because I unfortunately do not have the proper tool to check it with. I have LOTS of tools I've acquired over the years but I'm guessing I need a volt meter(?) and that's one I haven't acquired! (I should get one. I just don't USUALLY have a need for one.) ~~{I LOVE tools! ;-)}~~ Any chance that even though the other speaker did NOT fall that it could have somehow pulled something loose in it? I wouldn't think so, I don't remember it pull on the other heavier speaker. . . the one with all the internal workings in it. . . just a thought, maybe a lame one, but one none the less. . . Thanks for your time!"
U need a continuity meter or an ohmmeter with which to conduct the tests for a broken connection. Dropping the speaker the way you did will not break the driver but it can damage the wires if they were pulled or yanked suddenly as it fell.
Trust me, you broke a connection. If you were to use the wire and hook it up to another speaker that one will also not work because it is not being powered. Check with some of your buddies to see if they have an ohmmeter. Any will do and help you repair it. Good luck and don't despair!
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