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    device connect/disconnect

    Discussion in 'HP' started by gc240, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. gc240

    gc240 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how come everytime i take my computer out of sleep mode it makes the device connect/disconnect sound effect??
     
    gc240, Jan 27, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Well do you have any USB/external devices plugged in?

    Shutting the LCD screen will also sometimes be recognized as a external device.
     
    flipfire, Jan 27, 2009
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    gc240 Notebook Enthusiast

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    no nothing is plugged in....its when i open the lid after its in sleep mode
     
    gc240, Jan 27, 2009
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    Yeah its the LCD screen being detected like a external device.

    Its normal, i wouldnt worry about it. Happens to me too..
     
    flipfire, Jan 27, 2009
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    If that annoys you, you can change/disable the sound effect. Control panel->classic view->sounds

    Then, modify which sounds for which event...
     
    hdt, Jan 27, 2009
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