I have run every diagnostic.  No conflicts.  Did a system restore and nada.  Could I have 'burned up' the speakers with the notebook getting too hot?  Any ideas as to how to restore sound, if the speakers are not ruined? Sent off questions to Toshiba and Microsoft...nada.
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Right Click on My Computer. Click Manage. In the new window that opens up, in the left pane, click Device Manager. When it comes up in the right pane, make sure there's no icons that have caution signs in the audio section. Caution signs means there's a problem, and it's usually the driver. If that's the case, right click the thing with the caution icon, click Uninstall Driver, go to the Control Panel (Start > Control Panel). Click on the upper left on a small link that says Classic View, then click on Add New Hardware. It should automatically reinstall using Windows Update (click anything in the new box that says automatic or use windows update to search for the driver).\n\nThe last Toshiba I troubleshot a problem with turned out to be hardware related. Is your laptop one of those "Media" laptops with buttons that let you play movies or music without being in Windows? If so, play a CD. If there's still no sound, use the volume buttons to raise the volume. If you hear something, then the problem should be fixed. Boot into Windows and everything should be happy. \n\nExpensive answer: If all else fails, bring it to Best Buy Geek Squad, but expect to pay $50 - $200.
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Try going to Device Manager and uninstalling your sound card drivers, then re-boot and let Windows re-install the drivers.
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You might be having some computer hardware issues.  Try locating the driver disk for your sound card and reinstalling that.   If you have RESTORE disks that came with your computer, you might try running a partial re-install.  This procedure would vary from one manufacturer to another.   \n\nWith Windows 98, your computer IS old. Don't expect to get much more use out of it.   At some point, you might consider looking at a new one.   I can recommend the Compaq "tower only" deal at Staples for $399.  It comes with a $50 rebate on whatever Monitor that you buy.   I recommend that you look at the Samsung 19" Flat Panel monitor deal at Staples.  That full package will be a remarkable bargain.    You might even look at the super deals at Circuit City or Best Buy tomorrow.(Friday of Thanksgiving weekend). \n\nBut decide what you want.  Consider that laptops break easily and cost more to upgrade or repair.   Look closely at a full featured desktop and consider the future with your new machine. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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OK make sure the sound card is enabled in the BIOS then make sure if you have connected any front auto panel cables make sure they are correct or make sure in Windows setup that "Sounds" are installed," update the sound card drivers, make sure it is not on mute, try different speakers/headphones etc.
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First, are you using on-board sound or an add on PCI card(Sound Blaster etc.)?? Check your volume settings. You may have several. The program that you use to play the DVD in like Power DVD etc. has its own volume level control it may be a little hard to find on their control panel, usually a slider of some type. Windows has 2 possibilities in it, the main volume control and the wave. Try adjusting them till it sounds OK to you. Then there is the volume control on your speakers(if they are amplified). Also check the volume settings in control panel. Looking for all of this stuff is what made go bald by pulling my hair out!!
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As you have explained, you can hear the sound from the headphone just fine. This will tell you that your sound card is working perfectly. No need to do any sound configuration.\n\nIn normal operation, the pad on your notebook acts as a means of moving the mouse pointer. By pressing the switch mode button, top right you can change to alternative mode, giving access to the volume control on the right. Make sure its all the way up and also try using the remote came with your Notebook. You have a good notebook. But the speakers ain't that good. So if you were not able to get the sound by changing the volume level, u might have to get some technical help from the vendor\nGood Luck!
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no kiddin.... but where did you get this laptop from.... ??????\nIf that's a real problem... then take all your laptop warranty papers and go to the nearest service center that belongs to the brand of your laptop.... else post again with the LAPTOP SERIAL NUMBER...(someone might be searching for it).
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use windows restore, or rollback the drivers. if it dose not acknolwledge the sound card still open the case and wiggle the sound card if it is not on the motherbord if wiggleing dose not work your sound card is bad you will need a new one, if so go here for a cheap one.\n\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/
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If I were you, I would contact the notebook's manufacturer - search for their website and address your situation. I was unable to find a recall for your notebook.  Also.. I'd start looking for a new one.
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When it comes to speakers, check all the simple things first.  Make sure the speakers are turned on, and if they have power, make sure it's connected.  Also make sure the speaker output plug is plugged in all the way into the sound card (the 1/8 in plug on the back of the computer).  Sometimes, if a system gets moved, or a cord gets caught on something, it will pull the plug out JUST slightly, enough that you don't notice right away, but enough to where the grounding ring on the plug isn't lined up correctly.  \n\nAfter checking all that, next check the volume settings in windows.  Click on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.  If this is Windows XP, and you're in "Classic View" the icon should read "Sounds and Audio Devices".  If you are in "Category View" it will read "Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices".  Check to make sure the main Volume Control is turned up, as well as the "Wave" input (this is found under "Advanced") as most of the sounds on a system fall under this category, including MP3's.\n\nIf none of this works, or if you can't get into these settings, than your audio drivers are probably incorrectly installed, or have become corrupted somehow.  You were on the right track for doing a system restore, but if it didn't help you might try going to Microsoft's website for Windows Updates and try and get a new driver installed.\n\nOne more thing, if this is only an issue with your CD-ROM drive, check inside the computer for a cable that runs from the back of the CD-ROM drive down to your sound card.  It's a small cable, that provides the audio signal from a CD to your sound card.  \n\nHope this helps!!
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Could be a virus . If all your wires are plugged in properly and the speakers are new then i couldn't think of anything else , unless you have your Wave Volume down .  There are 2 different volumes to hear sound from your pc  , there is the volume control and the wave. Make sure both are turned up.
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Is it a toshiba? there's a known issue with some tosh laptops caused by a flawed power jack connection.\n\nPS: dont quote me on this, but I heard that tosh won't fix it under warranty, despite the fact that it makes the laptop unsuitable for use as a portable device. If this is the problem & you are in the UK, there's a couple of independent repairers who can sure up the connection with epoxy resin saving you a lot of money.\n\nADD ON: I've seen your update, & it could be down to the issue I've mentioned. If you're not in the UK & this does turn out to be the problem, find a small independent repairer & if they start quoting silly prices for replacement parts, mention what I've told you here. \n\nIf you are in the UK, try the link below, although if you are outside of Yorkshire, transit costs may make the cost prohibitive.
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go to control panel...click on sounds...check to see if the speakers are enabled and not muted..also check device manager to see if the sound card is using the right drivers....
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You may have lost your drivers or the speakers may be diabled\n\nRight click on My Computer, select properties\nUnder the hardware tab, select device manager.\nCheck the Sound, video and game controllers to see whether the drivers are installed and the device is enabled.\n\nIf not, go to your manufacturers website and download the drivers.\n\nPeace.
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make sure the sound card has not been diabled\ncheck to see if the correct driver is installed\nis the volume turne up not only on the system tray but on the laptop itself.\n\nyou may have a button marked Fn this is a function button it is used to access other functions on the keys with more than one item. look for a key with a picture of a speaker on these can be found in one of two places the 1st on the F keys(F8/F9) or on the arrow keys.
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go to device manager and reinstall the sound driver, it is probably corrupt, just click on reinstall driver
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first can you find out if the sound card is listed in devices in the control panel\nif it is it say that it has any problem's\nif it has no problems with it do you have software installed to say run music and sound facilities\n\nTry some of these and then pose us back a question with some more detail and I will try to help further