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    1520 MIC port (not headphone) static/whine.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by GloStiX, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. GloStiX

    GloStiX Notebook Evangelist

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    My mic sounds like !@#$ because there is a varying high-pitched whine in the background, sounds like an A/C unit.

    Anyone had this? I know many people complained about the headphone port, but that seems fine.
     
    GloStiX, Jul 24, 2007
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    Might be RFI...is your laptop near any other electronics?
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 24, 2007
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    GloStiX Notebook Evangelist

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    No. I have barely anything in my house. I had an HP dv6500t in the same place on the same desk and no had no issues with it... weird. :(

    I turned down "1 mic boost" and it helped a lot.
     
    GloStiX, Jul 25, 2007
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    I was thinking about updating my Vista Premium to a Vista pro editiong (I bought a key last mont) But if it is this complicated .. maybe .. i'm discouraged..

    :( :( :(
     
    drdeteck, Jul 25, 2007
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