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    T61 noise very annoying

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zpzgclan, Aug 10, 2007.

  1. zpzgclan

    zpzgclan Notebook Consultant

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    build quality .. noise...this is not a thinkpad..

    my t61 is making a very annoying sound like ZZZZZCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHH

    this noise is coming from the left side where it is next to the ESC button

    Do any of you guys have the same problem as i have?

    it sounds like the fan is touching the wire...maybe
     
    zpzgclan, Aug 10, 2007
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  2. Playmaker

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    Try removing the keyboard to see if that is indeed the problem. Instructions on how to do this are littered all over NBR- you should see them in the ThinkPad Sticky.
     
    Playmaker, Aug 10, 2007
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    Isn't that your fan?
     
    ezlynx, Aug 10, 2007
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    Is this processor whine?
     
    Jeremy092288, Aug 10, 2007
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    You can turn off CPU Power Management in the Bios to fix this issue.

    Jeff
     
    jeffsiler, Aug 10, 2007
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    I don't think there's a setting in the BIOS for ZZZZZZCCCCCCHHHHHHH (On/Off).

    There probably is something in the fan. OP, look under your keyboard already, will ya?
     
    Playmaker, Aug 10, 2007
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    I have the EXACT SAME PROBLEM. It's really annoying. The buzzing ZEEECH sound comes from the left side of the laptop. I've tried tapping it, blowing into the side vents, but no relief.

    I did notice that the moment I tap the touchpad or eraser head, the sound intensifies. When I take my finger off, the sound will minimize to a softer ZEECH sound. Anyone else notice this?!
     
    chowyunfatty, Aug 10, 2007
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    Cany someone listen carefully to their laptop and see if they have this same issue? Try tapping on the touchpad or eraser head to see if the ZEEECH noise intensifies.

    Also this only occurs on BATTERY. When plugged in, I don't hear the ZEEECH noise.
     
    chowyunfatty, Aug 12, 2007
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    I came here looking for solution to the same problem - annoying noise from around esc key and only on battery. As Jeff suggested i disabled CPU Power Management in BIOS and i think it helped! I'll test it a bit more later (battery ran low) but does anyone know what impact on processor and power management does this option have? Is it necessary if power is managed from Windows?
    So basically - can I leave it off and forget about it or should I turn it off only when I plan using battery?
    Or maybe should I send it for repair?

    Thanks in advance
     
    zaba19, Aug 12, 2007
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    This sounds like processor whine.

    We saw the same phenomena with the original macbook pros using the core duos (not core 2 duos).

    It had to do with the processors being in idle state with nothing to do - the whine would intensify. As soon as 'some' activity was happening, it would stop.

    Eventually someone just released a program that always kept the processors running - the impact on battery time was minimal if any, so it was a decent work around.
     
    mcbrided, Aug 15, 2007
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    omg that kinda like the sound i am getting, it must be some form of code being transmited by aliens... Seriously what do you do..
     
    Brusso99, Aug 15, 2007
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