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    M1210 Hissing

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SeanAnthony, Aug 30, 2006.

  1. SeanAnthony

    SeanAnthony Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi so I just got my new XPS system. Kinda still getting used to the world of laptops. So everything checks out sofar except I am getting just a "tad" bit annoyed at the hissing thats coming I believe out of the AC adapter plug. Anyone else have this problem? What can I do to stop this? Or is it normal?
    The hissing is always there it seems. When the computer is thinking is when its more prominent. When I plug in the AC adapter, the hissing is much louder. No one has this problem?

    System specs:

    A/V cam package
    T2400 1.83ghz
    1gb 667mhz ram
    100gb 7200rpm hd
    wireless 1500 N-router card
    9-cell battery

    Thanks guys.
     
    SeanAnthony, Aug 30, 2006
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    s4iscool Notebook Deity

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    its a problem, bad adapter, simply get on XPS chat, and you will get it resolved in 10 minutes, new adapter by friday if you get on them soon.
     
    s4iscool, Aug 30, 2006
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    I seem to be have the same problem. My m1210 emits a buzzing/hissing/whining sound when the power supply is plugged in. When its running on battery, no sound.

    I'm not sure if its coming out of the ac adapter or from the laptop itself.
     
    bmnotpls, Oct 13, 2006
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    GandalftheGrey Notebook Enthusiast

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    if it explodes, let us know.
     
    GandalftheGrey, Oct 13, 2006
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    fix'd................... :eek:

    About the hissing sounds, sorry if this sounds dumb, but are you sure it's not the cooling fans? Laptops on battery tend to underclock the CPU (thus less heat and fans running at a lower RPM or at all) to save power. If you're talking about buzzing noises though, I can relate. Having exchanged/tried 4 laptops from 3 different manufacturers now, 3 of them had buzzing sounds coming out of the power supply when on AC power. Whether or not if it's my bad luck I don't know, but hey, at least it's a common thing. Either ask Dell for an exchange or live with the "problem". That's pretty much all you can do.
     
    cy007, Oct 13, 2006
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