Static shock on my headset cord = left audio only :(

Sylv_

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Nov 25, 2013
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Hey guys.

I'm begging for some help here.
I crawled into bed after 'purchasing' a movie, so I could watch it. I had a shock come from my long headset cable into my hand. I noticed that only the left side audio was playing after I hit play. The headset is fine. I plug into my speakers with the headset, then the speakers go to my mobo. I tested the speakers via their jack on my phone and they play music and other audio just fine.

What the ffffffff have I done? I've looked at my levels-- balance included. I've ran the troubleshooter for the audio. I've tried to update the audio drivers. I can see that when I click to test sound with a pure right level, my pc acknowledges that the audio is playing.

I'm at a loss.
Did I just fry my mobo audiojack / onboard audio?

What can I do? :(
I'm a student, money is real tight.
 
Happened the same to me a couple years ago on my Steelseries 7H, took it to a technician, the driver on the left side was roasted, nothing to do sadly.

You could have some electronic student check it for you, he should be able to find out if you can get it fixed or not.
 

Sylv_

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Nov 25, 2013
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I figured I was fucked-- thanks though.
I'll await and see if anyone else has some suggestions on what to do for things I haven't tried / don't know about.