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    Noise

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jonnyjon, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. jonnyjon

    jonnyjon Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is this that i keep hearing about the noise head phone problem? do u only hear this high pitch noise with the headphones in and is it one of those noises that makes ur ears ring and makes u deaf kind
     
    jonnyjon, Jul 25, 2007
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    It's usually hissing, and is caused by faulty soldering on the motherboard or other electronics generating interference.

    (think back to the days of cassette tapes the the hissing/static you got)
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 25, 2007
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    bizekiel Notebook Consultant

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    no, it's just like light static. you can't hear it during actual music, but when it's quite, it's pretty noticeable.
     
    bizekiel, Jul 25, 2007
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    jonnyjon Notebook Enthusiast

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    is it noticable with headphones only?
     
    jonnyjon, Jul 25, 2007
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    D_Avenger Notebook Guru

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    Yes, only with headphones. I don't hear it through my speakers at all when I have them plugged into the headphone jack.
     
    D_Avenger, Jul 25, 2007
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