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    Vostro 1500 high pitch noise problem finally FIXED

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by notooth3333, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. notooth3333

    notooth3333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my third and fourth vostro 1500 replacements
    yesterday (one wxga, one wxga+), and I found the wxga+ one has absolutely
    no high pitch noise what so ever. I also used my earphones to test the
    audio-out, no noise. All other four vostro 1500s I had including the other
    replacement I got (wxga) yesterday has noise
    problem.
     
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  2. mtylerjr

    mtylerjr Notebook Deity

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    Do your vostros have Vista, or XP?

    Dell claims that the audio jack problem is limited to Vista.
     
    mtylerjr, Aug 29, 2007
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    tomcatTX Notebook Guru

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    Hell no wonder there is a delay in folks getting their Dell laptops...notooth has them all!! LOL.

    Glad to hear you got a good one!
     
    tomcatTX, Aug 29, 2007
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  4. notooth3333

    notooth3333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats not true, I have tested 5 vostro 1500s some have Xp, some have Vista, and it seems like a hardware problem.
     
    notooth3333, Aug 29, 2007
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  5. n19htmare

    n19htmare Notebook Evangelist

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    Just got my Vostro.

    It seems like Everything is wrong with the machines was all cram packed into my unit.

    1) the screen is horrid. I can't even stand it, its extremely grainy/dirty.
    2) Horrible back light bleeding
    3) Very loose battery (dont care about this one)
    4) VERY bad high pitch noise. I use Etymotic in your ear headphones, These cancel out EVERYTHING around you and all you hear is high pitch. I press a key, move the mouse, i can hear it. It ridiculous.

    Other than the 8600M GT, this laptop has NOTHING going for it. Will try out for 2 weeks.
     
    n19htmare, Aug 29, 2007
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  6. lambchops468

    lambchops468 Notebook Evangelist

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    i don't think its fixed

    dell is still offering the X-Fi soundcards

    maybe that's extra stock
     
    lambchops468, Aug 29, 2007
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  7. skiwolf

    skiwolf Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm so happy my 1420 doesn't have it... actually it had it at the beginning but it disappeared... odd
     
    skiwolf, Aug 29, 2007
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  8. DevV

    DevV Newbie

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    so, what is the manufacturer of your WXGA+ display?
     
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    All vostro systems come with vista
     
    gridtalker, Aug 30, 2007
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  10. Weapon X

    Weapon X Notebook Guru

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    I have a 1500 and since day one have had no high pitch noise at all using a regular headset.
     
    Weapon X, Aug 30, 2007
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  11. Triple_Dude

    Triple_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    False. The Vostro 1500 comes with XP by default. You CAN request Vista via phone ordering, however.
     
    Triple_Dude, Aug 30, 2007
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  12. getafewlives

    getafewlives Notebook Enthusiast

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    ya mine's gonna have xp :)
     
    getafewlives, Aug 30, 2007
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  13. notooth3333

    notooth3333 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had two replacements (+ original= three) vostro 1500s with wxga+ screens, and one is made by AUO, the other two by LG/Philips. I kept the LG/Philips one and returned all other 4 machines.
     
    notooth3333, Aug 30, 2007
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  14. CYPER

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    I just checked under Vista - same problem here.
    Will test with XP tomorrow.
     
    CYPER, Aug 30, 2007
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  15. Chanash

    Chanash Notebook Enthusiast

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    It's a hardware issue for sure. I have a 1500 with XP and a WXGA+ (Philips) screen and I have the headphone static/pitch problem.
     
    Chanash, Aug 31, 2007
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  16. Numb2faint

    Numb2faint Newbie

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    well your an idiot. you can choose vista OR XP
     
    Numb2faint, Sep 9, 2007
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  17. databird

    databird Notebook Consultant

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    Insulting people rarely gets you anywhere. Also: you may want to learn grammar before you start accusing others of being idiots.
     
    databird, Sep 9, 2007
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  18. southend517

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    yea it can play games - but when you play games the sound pops and crackles - so the game thing kinda blows. I hope they recall it.
     
    southend517, Sep 9, 2007
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  19. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Also false, kinda. On the online configurator, you have to select Vista or XP before moving to the actual options.
     
    Redline, Sep 12, 2007
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