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bellymonster replied

5 June 2009, 05:56
I've just ordered one of these because I needed an optical output.
Can't vouch for the quality but I think it'll do what you want.

Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro
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pzz76077 replied

4 June 2009, 16:04
Can you play a CD??
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Mat7777 replied

4 June 2009, 15:48
I was trying to get some PC speakers to work and er fiddled a bit with a screwdriver on the speakers pcb whilst plugged in and on - nearly had it working at one point - then nothing - not a hum beep or whine
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Clippy replied

4 June 2009, 13:42
What makes you think you have blown the sound card?
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Mat7777 started a topic Sound Card Blown on Laptop - Help!

4 June 2009, 10:44
Sound Card Blown on Laptop - Help!

Hi Folks

Ive an oldish Dell Inspiron laptop that I am using as a 2nd laptop and I think I may have broken the sound card - I cant get any system sounds or anything through speakers / headphones etc - Ive tried the driver thing, and Dell support were as useful as a hole in the head as its out of warranty.

My question is that Ive heard a rumour you can get a usb sound card quite cheaply - but will it plug and play and do the job for me If I have indeed broken the sound card (which is built into the motherboard).

Has anyone tried this or have any better ideas?

All help greatly appreciated
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