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    M17x R2 high pitched noise?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by anodize, Dec 10, 2010.

  1. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    I've had 4 different M17x R2's and I could hear high pitched buzz from all of them. Just got my latest M17x a few weeks ago and this one does the same. Is this normal? Are my ears just overly sensitive? I have no idea if they are coming from the gpu fans or not.
     
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    devoidx Notebook Consultant

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    One on these ... :)

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/495569-m17xr2-all-different-noises-finally-resolution.html

    Edit: Mine has the transistor OFF squeal. I haven't really noticed many others. I try to not listen out for them on purpose. Once you know they're there, they never go away! :D
     
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    anodize Notebook Deity

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    Are you serious.. I open my record device and the noise disappears. I close the program and it RE-appears. What the eff. :confused:

    Edit: What an amazing find. No more noise. Thx devoidx!
     
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