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    So my Inspiron 1520 high-pitched headphone noise went away...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Burgers, Nov 18, 2007.

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    Just today, I tried the headphones this evening. The first thing i did is check that I didn't have any intensive CPU apps open which can sometimes mute it temporarily, but I have hardly anything open. There is very slight background static and no clicking or anything when sounds play.

    The only thing I can think of is the fact I ran Windows Update this morning and downloaded/installed 3 new updates:
    - Creative Technology Ltd. - Other Hardware - Laptop Integrated Webcam (October 2007 software update)
    - nVidia GeForce 8400M GS (October 2007 software update)
    - Cumulative Update for Media Center for Windows Vista (KB941229)

    Doesn't seem like any of these would have anything to do with the headphone whine...but yesterday the CPU whine WAS happening, so it's vaguely possible one of these updates may have corrected the issue. And maybe it could help some of you out if you haven't installed these Vista updates yet. I just hope the whine doesn't come back. >_>
     
    Burgers, Nov 18, 2007
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