[ltp] Re: T41 high-pitched noise

[Frederik Wagner]

On Sat, 15 May 2004 14:19:44 -0400
Volker Braun <volker.braun@physik.hu-berlin.de> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I think that some noise is unavoidable, as with every piece of electronics
> containing high voltage/high frequency parts. If its only audible in a
> quiet room then I'd consider that normal. About the same as a muted TV. 
> 
> Ethernet activity is the best example, I can clearly hear when large
> chunks of data are transmitted. That is pretty much unavoidable unless you
> want to add a few dozen pounds of shielding to your notebook.
> 
> It is funny but not too surprising that you can distinguish the
> booted os since various bus activity patterns change. 
> 
> Of course there is also the "I'm about to die" kind of noise, which is not
> normal :-) 
> 
> Best,
> Volker


Probably you are right. It's my first laptop and I probably expected it to be quiter... Anyway I'll keep an ear on it ;-)

Thanks to a fellow at a fellow university...

Bye, Frederik!