Is it possible to write a kernel module which, when loaded, will blow
the PC speaker?
On Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:28:40 EDT, "R.F. Burns" said:
> Is it possible to write a kernel module which, when loaded, will blow
> the PC speaker?
Highly unlikely, as the circuitry *driving* the speaker is probably hard-wired
to not output more than the speaker coils can handle.
You *might* be able to find a way to generate a nasty square wave that will
over time stress the speaker cone - but a "*pow* it's dead"? Probably not.
If your speaker just fried, it's more likely a short or other hardware or
mechanical defect.
2009/6/12 <[email protected]>
> You *might* be able to find a way to generate a nasty square wave that will
> over time stress the speaker cone - but a "*pow* it's dead"? Probably not.
It's my impression that they're usually piezos these days anyways.
-John Sheu