A Last Time, Too

The Dell XPS 9100 we bought in 2011, then updated with spiffier video and sound cards in 2014 or 2015, appears to have breathed its last.  The last 3 times I've tried to boot, it locked up and got mighty warm.  Probably not worth it to try to fix it.  In its place, I've hauled out the 2012 laptop that has Linux Mint installed since about 2017.  Everything from the Dell XPS seems to work fine with the Dell laptop except the patch cord connecting it to external speakers.  Can't even get earbuds to work.  Plugged them in, but no sound.  The built-in laptop speakers are adequate, though, and will do until I get something newer.