Vostro 1500 display makes noise when dimmed

hi,

i got a Vostro 1500 with a matte panel: LPL0201.

When i dim the brightness the panel (or some other componenten nearby, can't really tell) is starting to make a faint high-pitched noise. That noise changes frequency depending on the level of brightness. On full brightness the noise is gone.

Now i was wondering if other Vostro owners experience anything like that (search didnt turn up anything) or if something is faulty with my unit. It's not the C2D whine, i got rid of that with RMClock.

I am a bit scared of calling Dell and getting a replacement, since i wouldn't really like to join their panel manufacturer roulette.


thanks!

 

Here i added a little mp3, trying to capture the noise with the onboard microphone.

i dimmed the brightness every 5 seconds, it starts out 5 seconds at full brightness with no noise.

 

Hi razorbladez,

My name is Todd and I'm with Dell's customer advocate group in our headquarters in Round Rock, Texas. If the whine is coming from the LCD panel it would need to be replaced, and I can help you with that if you'd like.

You can either post here, or if you'd like feel free to email me at [email protected]. Please include my first name, Todd, in the subject line of the message so it can quickly be routed through to me and I'll see what I can do to get the problem resolved to your satisfaction.

Thank you,

Todd
Customer Advocate
Dell, Inc.

http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2006/11/19/3648.asp

 

Hello Todd, thanks for answering!

I am located in germany though, so i doubt you could help me.

Think i will contact Dell germany so see if they can make anything of it...

 

Hi Razorbladez,

Yah, they'll be the best ones to help you. If you have any problems with getting their help let me know. I may be able to locate a contact over there to help you out.

Thank you,

Todd
Customer Advocate
Dell, Inc.