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    Useful information *Static/Buzzing Sounds exists when AC Adapter is plugged in

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jgo749, Jan 2, 2010.

  1. jgo749

    jgo749 Newbie

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    Ok guys I just discovered a very annoying Static/Buzz Sound which is exerted through the headphone stereo jack on the left side of my Studio 15 when plugged into my stereo (for surround sound) while the three Prong A/C Adapter is plugged in.

    It took me 20 mins of research to find a resolution,
    I read that this was caused by 'ground looping' and I must find a way to elimante it.

    I read further and another consumer purchased a new sound card while another got the charger adapter replaced**.

    **To actually fix this issue, you may eliminate the ground on the three pronged adapter, this can be done by going to a cheap 99cents market and purchased a small outlet adapter that goes to a 3 prong to 2 prong (eliminating the ground).

    Hope this information can help anyone encountering this issue!!

    I fixed this issue for 99cents while others spend more money and waste time, and it still is not gauranteed to get rid of the static/buzz...
     
    jgo749, Jan 2, 2010
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  2. gaah

    gaah Notebook Deity

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    I switched to a APC UPS which reduced the static quite a bit. Was onsale at Frys for $29.99, offers 550VA rating. Powers my router, 1645, modem, USB hub, and external DVD burner for about 20-25 minutes. ^_^
     
    gaah, Jan 2, 2010
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