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    Compaq CQ40-107au ticking/popping sound

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ctradiomail, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. ctradiomail

    ctradiomail Newbie

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    I get an annoying intermittent ticking/popping sound w/c I think comes from the speakers when i'm using it in battery mode. I also notice that it only occurs when the power option is set at balanced or power saver when the lcd is dim. Is this normal w/ this model?