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    Headphone Jack Noise Issue Solution.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bob_blawblaw, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. bob_blawblaw

    bob_blawblaw Notebook Consultant

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    This thread is geared towards us Canadians who don't have access to the X-Fi Expresscard that our US neighbors do.

    Here's my solution.

    Since it's under warrantee, they wanted me to send my 1520 back for repairs. I told the rep that I couldn't part with it since I need it for work (and I love it), and from what I've been able to learn, there's nothing they could do anyways about the sound. She ended up giving me a $75 coupon to put towards an external sound option. Since the CDN site doesn't sell the Creative X-Fi Expresscard, here's what I got instead...

    http://accessories.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&cs=cadhs1&sku=A0937680

    The beauty is that it comes with a USB adapter so I can continue to use my pro headphones, and I had enough left over to buy a laptop cooler.

    There is hope for us Canadians who need our good sound.
     
    bob_blawblaw, Aug 15, 2007
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    roobarb Notebook Consultant

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    It still is annoying not being able to use the integrated sount output.
     
    roobarb, Aug 15, 2007
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  3. bob_blawblaw

    bob_blawblaw Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it is annoying. Sorry if you came to this thread looking for a solution for that.
     
    bob_blawblaw, Aug 15, 2007
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  4. roobarb

    roobarb Notebook Consultant

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    No not at all :)
    I haven't recieved my Vostro 1500 yet so I am hoping for the best!
     
    roobarb, Aug 15, 2007
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    bob_blawblaw, Aug 15, 2007
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