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    Anyone get their 1520 in the past week? Headphone jack noise?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bmnotpls, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

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    Anyone get their laptop in the past week? Have you had the problem?
     
    bmnotpls, Aug 1, 2007
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    I got my 1520 yesterday, and I have absolutely zero headphone noise. I'm actually using headphones right now, it's great.
     
    derfel071, Aug 1, 2007
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    Glad to hear. I ordered mine 7/28. Est Ship date is 8/10. I hope mines fine!
     
    bmnotpls, Aug 1, 2007
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    Just got mine today. I do have the problem.
     
    thevjm, Aug 1, 2007
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    For the record, I paid the extra $20 for the sound card upgrade. Perhaps this has something to do with it?
     
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    Hmm... maybe - but I don't think so.

    I got mine July 25 - and I do have the problem. Core 2 duo (2.0...
     
    davron, Aug 1, 2007
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    Yes I have headphone jack noise, its barely noticable with my Sony heaphones, but with my new pair of Panasonic earbuds it is very noticable, I just got mine July 25, so exactly a week ago. I'm planning on complaining to Dell
     
    Dragoneye1589, Aug 1, 2007
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    Got mine 2 days ago....the headphone noise is ridiculously minimal...only there if it is 100% quiet and im listening for it.

    With RMclock, it goes away though
     
    qwerty4444, Aug 2, 2007
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    I currently have an Acer Aspire 5720 and it's greatly similar in design layout, same OEM than the Dell Inspiron 1520 I can imagine. My computer has the same jack noise you mention, speakers gets abnormally silent and randomly "crackles" when high-pitch frequencies/notes are played. Wait, or were you referring to the hissing noises? :confused:
     
    cy007, Aug 2, 2007
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