How to Attach Speakers to a Computer

Hooking up speakers to your computer isn't difficult.

Much of what we use our computers for is related to sound. If you're listening to music, watching videos or playing games, you'll want speakers to go with your computer. Since most desktop computers don't have built-in speakers, it's necessary to hook up external speakers to your computer for sound. This doesn't require any special knowledge or expertise.

Instructions

1. Place your speakers on either side of the monitor. One speaker will have a volume control and power switch -- place this on the right side of the monitor. Route the wire connecting the two speakers together behind the monitor.

2. 

   Plug the green-colored audio plug into the computer's green audio jack.

   Plug the speakers' audio cable plug into the audio jack on the back of the computer. The audio jack will be color-coded green. The audio cable will look much like the picture. Simply push the plug into the jack to make the connection.

3. Plug the computer speaker's power cord into a power outlet or power strip.

References

• "PCs For Dummies Quick Reference;" Dan Gookin; 2007