Hi everyone from a new newbie

[jere@pacifier.c]

I have a Dell Dimension XP>Neither of my two speakers will work.All of the connections seem fine(there is a scratching sound when I play with the one attached to the computer)>I can get sound when I use the earphones.Any ideas?
Thank you

 

[SNGX1275]

May not be right, but its the best I can do with the information provided:

The speakers aren't powered, either plug in the power adapter or run it through an amp first. OR, you've got a short in the cord.