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    Strange noise coming from headphone when connected to an external hardrive

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lidowxx, Nov 4, 2010.

  1. lidowxx

    lidowxx Notebook Deity

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    I have been using this WD 7200RPM my book external hard drive for 6 months, it works fine except this flaw that is quite bothersome, whenever I connect it to my laptop, there will be noise coming from headphone(happens too when i use speakers), the noise may be gone for a little while at times, but it always comes back. This is not a huge issue, but still bothers me to no end.

    Anyone experienced the same problem here? Is there any fix for this? Thank you for your input!!
     
    lidowxx, Nov 4, 2010
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  2. Texanman

    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    it seems like the cable you might be using may not be grounded, thus causing noise..... have you tried using a different cable for your drive?
     
    Texanman, Nov 4, 2010
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  3. debguy

    debguy rip dmr

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    Depending on the design of the power plugs in your country you might be able to turn them for 180 degree, which often eliminates grounding noise.
     
    debguy, Nov 4, 2010
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  4. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    That's electro-magnetic interference: The current running through one wire interfering with that (your headphones) of the other.
    This orientation can sometimes remedy (or lessen) the interference.
     
    Krane, Nov 4, 2010
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