Speaker not working, any suggestions for an idiot?

Freiheit

Very poor technological know how, but the sound has gone, think all the cables are plugged in. But the speaker just doesn't appear to work, the light remains off and no sound. Any suggestions as to what I could do to make sure it is a broken speaker?.
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Knasher

When you say light I assume that you are talking about a power light on the speaker itself. In this case I'm also assuming that it is an analogue speaker set; as in its powered by a power brick and it plugged into your computer via a 3.5mm jack and not via USB. In this case the fault lies with the speakers and not the computer, either the power brick is blown or the power cable is severed or its not plugged in properly or there is an internal problem with the speakers.

Unless they were an expensive set you are probably better off just buying new ones.

Freiheit

Thanks Knasher, that does resemble my system yes and it is a Dell desktop, born in 2006. I've tried my best to source any loose connections, plugging the relevant cables in and out and there doesn't appear to be any loose connection. The green light which normally comes on when turned isn't working.

I assume that any set of speakers in the shops is compatible? Any budget recommendations available in P.C. World/Currys?
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lil_lisa

Check the socket its plugged into also, try it in a different one.

I would suggest logitech speakers. Depending on your budget and what you're looking for, they have a lot in Curry's and PC World.