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    CPU Whine on Vostro 1000 w/ AMD Processor

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by alanC, May 23, 2008.

  1. alanC

    alanC Newbie

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    Hey,

    I've got a Dell Vostro 1000 notebook with an AMD processor (Athlon 64 X2) and I'm hearing an intermittent high-pitched buzzing noise coming from the base of the notebook, which I imagine is CPU whine. I haven't heard much of this issue being prevalent on Dell notebooks using AMD processors. I've had the system board replaced, but the issue is still present.

    Is anyone else having this issue and/or have any ideas as to how it can be resolved?

    Thanks.
     
  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Live with it.
     
  3. Vostro Guy

    Vostro Guy Notebook Consultant

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    i have the 1000 also, i haven't noticed any noise though. sorry i cant offer more help.
     
  4. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    I've had 5 Vostro's and a Inspiron 1501 and I have never heard the so called CPU whine. I don't deny it but maybe it's because my hearing is not as good as it use to.
     
  5. laptop4life

    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    Maby its ur imagination. You might hear it and think its worse than it really is because you always listen for it.
     
  6. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    have you tried swapping processors?
     
  7. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    You know that couldn't be closer to the truth. This afternoon I received my Vostro 1500 and when I fired it up I kept staring at the screen. I thought wow it's off centered. It's actually off a little to the right. So I took out a ruler and measured all four sides. It was perfectly aligned on all four sides.

    After that I realized it was me imagining things. :p
     
  8. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    what about the display? that could be off.