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New Laptop noisy

Started by evidux , Jul 08 2008 06:16 AM

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evidux

Posted 08 July 2008 - 06:16 AM

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Hi there all, I'm having a bit of a problem with my new Inspiron 1720.

I'm running Vista Home Premium, 32 bit system, Intel core duo, 2.50 GHz. The laptop is new, started using it about three weeks ago. At first it was very quite but now, it's making a subdued sort of buzz, can't remember when it started, it's constant however. I've been doing some research, downloaded RMClock, though I don't understand it so I haven't really activated it yet. Been running my scanner for any problems, am using Trend Micro PC-cillin, getting nothing. I'd very much like to get rid of the noise, preferably without having to wipe the laptop clean and starting from scratch.

Very grateful for any and all help.

ETA: Anyone?

Edited by evidux, 11 July 2008 - 07:45 PM.

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evidux

Posted 11 July 2008 - 07:46 PM

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bumped

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ClickRight

Posted 13 July 2008 - 03:51 PM

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Open the task manager and make sure there are no processes constantly utilizing the CPU (System Idle Process should be at or close to 99%.) If there isn't anything, there may be something physically wrong with the laptop, such as a bad fan or something getting stuck in the fan blade.