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    Noise from laptop when plugged in? HELP?!?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by reddread, Mar 27, 2009.

  1. reddread

    reddread Newbie

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    I just recently purchased a Dell Studio 17. I am very happy with my purchase, however, I have started to notice a high pitched whining noise sometimes when I have it plugged in for charging. If I disconnect the charger from the laptop, the noise goes away and sometimes it goes away on its own. Has anyone else experienced this and/or know of a solution? It's annoying to drop a grand on a laptop that squeals like a pig.
     
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  2. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Search on Youtube for "CPU whine" and see whether it's the same kind of noise.

    If it is, well, you might consider returning it for a new one.
     
    HerrKaputt, Mar 27, 2009
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  3. Fredline

    Fredline Notebook Enthusiast

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    My 1537 does the exact same thing, on both chargers I have. I only notice it when it's really quiet in the room I'm in...otherwise I don't notice it.
    I get the feeling the sound is coming from the PSU not the CPU... :err:
     
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    bigdarkmad Notebook Evangelist

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    I had HP with the same charger problem.
    And as i understand CPU whine must be loud irritating sound
     
    bigdarkmad, Mar 27, 2009
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