I got this computer, and it makes a low static/grinding noise while it is on. This can make it hard to read. Does anyone else have this problem?
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HI Erica, does the static sound comes from the speakers? or from underneath by the CPU fan? I bought this laptop for a friend and they haven't had any issues with it thus far.
338722
That's odd- I have this same computer (Amazon sent me an email to answer this for you because of it) and I never hear a sound from it. My suggestion would be that if you haven't already, check your CD player for anything- it likes to run disks even when they are not playing. Otherwise that sounds kind of abnormal. Best of luck!
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Hey, I bought mine about 2 months ago and got a defective screen. (It showed white scrolling lines which sounds similar to one of the other posts) It performed great while it worked, but the HD screen going out is kind of a biggie. At least they have an awesome warranty (including both way shipping) The damn RMA repair service takes 14-16 business days plus time spent in shipping I'm looking at almost a month w/o the computer. If given the choice I would probably buy it again, because any computer risks issues like this but not all the companies have as nice return policies.
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Hi Kevin, I have experienced this noise. I bought it brand new and returned and exchanged it and the second television did this as well. You can read my comment on the comments page. Did you resolve this problem? CJ
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I have 2 of them that i bough from Amazon about 2yrs ago or more of. And non of the 2 gives any type of noise or static when its on idle.
937842
I did not notice this issue with mine. I have using this laptop for about 6 weeks, so far I did nit see that issue. But I am not using it everyday.
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mine does this too.. while it's sitting untouched alone on a shelf. Can't be static electricity... Seems defective.
316168
Same here...fan is all jacked up and incredibly noisy. Never experienced this with 3 previous Toshiba laptops, so I'm inclined to think it's an issue with this model in particular. Does anyone know the best way to remedy?
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I have never had that problem. It is probably just your particular monitor. You need to contact Amazon and they will get you another or do something to help you out.
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Thank you! That was definitely part of my problem. One last question: when opening, I hear a pleasant ratcheting sound, which I don't hear when closing. Does yours also not make that sound in one direction?
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Many of these 'nrtbooks' make that sound. Some are just louder than others. For me, that sound does not bother me as much as fan noise. That will make it or break it for me. But I know the 'ticking' on and off can get annoying too.
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I would write amazon directly and they are good about working things out. I have used my monitor for many months and have no complaints. Could be the item itself is faulty. Also try notifying the company who made it.
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I only had this problem on my first two start up. The fan was very loud, not sure what the problem was. but now i had the laptop for about 2 weeks now it seem like the fan has quite down.
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Hi - I would call the manufacturer or return it. I have the same printer and it doesn't make that noise.
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I have the larger model. I have cooked White and GABA brown on this. It is not very loud. There is a low hum while it is cooking/prepping from the internal fan, which sounds like my laptop when it isn't working very hard. If yours sounds like a grinding noise I would suspect that either something is in your fan causing it to grind, or you otherwise have a faulty fan. I don't think there are other components in there which are capable of making loud noises. Unless there is some process of induction cooking for which I am unaware that might cause this.
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Cannot help you, if still under return timeframe, return it. I have two units, one used for three years, one still new in box, even un-opened--was going to sell it so did not want to open the box, but decided to keep it since now discontinued. Your post reminds me--I should take it out of the box and check it. Question--are you sure it is the monitor and not your video card in the computer, or interference from some other device? Check online for like symptoms. Love this monitor. If you can find a fix, and otherwise in good condition, worth fixing yourself.
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I have the same version but with a metal chassis and noticed this whine. I'm going to look into a replacement. It makes the noise about 20 seconds after plugging in the power.
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it has a loud hum . I grounded the units directly to the Case of the Computer. It reduced the hum significantly. I replaced both units just last week because these are pretty much junk in my opinion.