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Vostro 1400 Audio Issues

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by bradsh, Aug 11, 2007.

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  1. bradsh

    bradsh Notebook Consultant

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    no, its a very distinct problem. i had it on a desktop once too, only fixed by replacing the entire computer. i will try to hook up external speakers through the headphone jack and see if that works.

    It drives me crazy enough to want it replaced, because I listen to alot of music. A shame since I got a decent screen and everything else is in nice order.
    How long do I have to get a replacement? i ordered 7/12 but it didnt actually COME until august 3. do I have until september 2 to get a new one shipped out?
     
    bradsh, Aug 11, 2007
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    decent screen? mine is kinda dark lol. i was expecting a brighter screen since its truelift but meh... you cant beat vostro;s price
     
    DTC87, Aug 11, 2007
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    If you listen to enough music to make it drive you crazy, I would return it, they should send you a new replacement of the vostro.
     
    x_xeon_x, Aug 11, 2007
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    You're not imagining things. If you have Vista, this is the cause of the snap, crackles and pops. Even for those who do not notice, it is there however slight. It has been a known issue with Vista since it came out - it does not play well with anything audio although both sides of the fence now recognize the problem.

    Go to this link:
    http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_audio&thread.id=35264

    Microsoft and Dell are concurrently working on a fix for this issue. Some suggest disabling the "a" band on your wireless card or disabling "audio enchancements". I feel it's more complicated than that and will require a download, most likely in Vista SP1 at the end of the year. Until then, bare with it. You're not alone.
     
    Gorman018, Aug 11, 2007
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    bradsh Notebook Consultant

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    I have vista on my desktop and have never had any problem like this, but i once had a windows xp machine with this exact issue....
     
    bradsh, Aug 12, 2007
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    Yeah, I get that, although I don't really notice it...
     
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    bradsh Notebook Consultant

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    i tried everything on that thread and nothing really helped.... extremely disappointing. i bet this never gets fixed, and they all do it. i wonder if its worth sending it back for?
     
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    now ive even removed the wifi card and the problem remains... i can't imagine a situation where this IS NOT a problem ALL OF THEM have. I guess I will send it back but i really dont think that will fix anything. they must ALL do this.
     
    bradsh, Aug 12, 2007
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    Michael Wall, Aug 12, 2007
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    my audio skips also, i have vostro 1400. maybe i should return it also?
     
    wjdtjdals, Aug 12, 2007
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