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    Any Whine on 1420s?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by val23, Sep 21, 2007.

  1. val23

    val23 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi
    i've been aware of the cpu whine problem.. but most posts are for xps 1330s... has anyone had issues with 1420s or other laptops for that matter?
     
    val23, Sep 21, 2007
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    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    no whine on mine. at least none that i can hear without putting my ear right to the chassis.
     
    brianj320, Sep 21, 2007
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    Can you hear it when using headphones?
     
    jeff0078, Sep 21, 2007
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    brianj320 Notebook Evangelist

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    nope. i barely use headphones as it is but on testing it, there is nothing.
     
    brianj320, Sep 21, 2007
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