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    T-61, sound on battery

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by T-Hawk, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. T-Hawk

    T-Hawk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I like to use my laptop to take notes in class/listen to music at the library while doing homework. Recently, its developed this issue where on battery power, the sound will skip. It'll play just fine, then hang on a note for a brief moment, then play, hang, etc, etc...

    I have no idea why its doing this, any ideas?
     
    T-Hawk, Apr 10, 2008
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  2. jnorman5

    jnorman5 Notebook Consultant

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    It may be the speedstep technology of the processor. I know that to save power, the processor automatically slows down but it is supposed to speed up again when there is a demand for it (IE: using a processor-intensive program like gaming). Maybe it is not speeding up for music? I apologize as I am not that savvy with the workings of the processor, but just an idea to build on.

    Cheers.
     
    jnorman5, Apr 10, 2008
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  3. Arki

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    It's also possible that your APS settings are too sensitive. Is it skipping when you're physically adjusting your laptop or when it's just sitting there on a table?
     
    Arki, Apr 10, 2008
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    Nope. It's just sitting here still. And the stuttering is regular. I've also noticed that at the same time the music stutters, my mouse will stop for a moment. Its almost like my computer is freezing for a instant.
     
    T-Hawk, Apr 10, 2008
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    Try setting it to Max performance mode testwise. Maybe the processor is constantly under- and upclocking itself.
     
    LinXitoW, Apr 10, 2008
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    I have the exact same problem. I've tried running it on "High Performance" on battery. It stutters. I've tried to roll back the graphics driver, that was indicated as a possible solution somewhere. It stutters. It stutters on battery. Period.

    :mad:
     
    pumato, Oct 21, 2008
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    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are you guys running Vista? If so make sure you have SP1 installed. Just an idea I am throwing out there. I had shuttering issues all the time, on battery or AC, and SP1 helps solve the problem.
     
    The Fire Snake, Oct 21, 2008
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    I run Windows Vista Enterprise SP1. The sound still stutters on battery no matter what I do... But thanks for the tip!
     
    pumato, Nov 15, 2008
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