Is clicking noise normal on Bravia 52" XBR9? Is it trying to update itself?
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Is it normal? I don't know, probably not. Is it common? Yes - http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7596_102-269426/clicking-noise-after-powering-off-sony-kdl-40v3000-lcd-hdtv/ I have the same model and it clicks when it's off. And mine also did reboot once or twice - but nowadays everything is full of software you know, so I am not surprised - it can crash, reboot and so on. As long as it boots again everything's cool.
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i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The way I see it, they should extend the coupon for this one till the TV is available again since it's because of their screw-up that we can't buy it. i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The... » Read More i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The way I see it, they should extend the coupon for this one till the TV is available again since it's because of their screw-up that we can't buy it. « Show Less
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I had the same clicking sound (about 10 clicks) before it would come on. I called Samsung service, they had a local repairman call me and set up a repair time. The part was defective, so no charge (capacitor was bad...wrong voltage was used in the capacitor).
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I purchased an XBR4 46" the last week of December. It had a fan noise or hum right out of the box. I have it on a table, so there are no enclosure issues here. I also have it plugged into its own outlet and not a power strip with other devices. The noise is very irritating especially since I know other people that own the XBR sets and they are dead silent. I returned to Amazon. It was painless. My new set was just delivered this past week and it is every bit a noisy as my first one. I love the picture but hate the noise. I also don't think the noise is normal or acceptable. I will contact Amazon this week to see what they are willing to do. I purchased an XBR4 46" the last week of December. It had a fan noise or hum right out of the box. I have it on a table, so there are no enclosure issues here. I also have it plugged into its own outlet and not a power strip with other devices. The noise is very irritating especially since I know other people that own the XBR sets and they are dead silent. I returned to Amazon. It was painless. My new set was just delivered this past week and it is every bit a noisy as my first one. I love the picture but hate the noise. I also don't think the noise is normal or acceptable. I will... » Read More I purchased an XBR4 46" the last week of December. It had a fan noise or hum right out of the box. I have it on a table, so there are no enclosure issues here. I also have it plugged into its own outlet and not a power strip with other devices. The noise is very irritating especially since I know other people that own the XBR sets and they are dead silent. I returned to Amazon. It was painless. My new set was just delivered this past week and it is every bit a noisy as my first one. I love the picture but hate the noise. I also don't think the noise is normal or acceptable. I will contact Amazon this week to see what they are willing to do. « Show Less
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Mine will make an audible clicking noise whenever the system starts up or shuts down. I'm guessing it is something inside completing the circuit allowing the system to run.
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I also just bought the laptop and I am hearing this weird clicking sounds constantly! I called tech support and they said it was part of the HDD Protection Settings, so I turned it off and the noise stopped briefly but came back. I think I will have to call again because this is noisier than the 2007 laptop I had before. If it doesn't stop I will return the laptop.
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It may be talking bout updating the tv firmware which can be done through settings , also grey notifications act as a prompt and can be clicked
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Based in my experience it is a "normal" mouse click sound. It's not a touchpad click but not a mechanical click it's in the middle.
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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 just purchased the Sony HT-7000DH and hear a clicking sound. Were you able to fix this problem? I may end up returning this product.
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Mine does not make any clicking noise. That definitely sounds like a defect to me.
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I bought the 40" XBR4 based on my great experience with my 52" XBR4. The fan noise was really bad for me on the 40", but it may not bother others, especially if the tv in installed in an enclosure. Interestingly enough, the 52" uses no fans, but heat sinks, so it is dead quiet. In my case on the 40", I returned it and got another one, but still the same fan noise. I also had a Sony authorized tech come out and replace the fans, but still no improvement. So the 2nd tv is going back as well. I didn't want to fiddle with replacing the fans with quieter ones due to warranty issues. Plus, my wife thought I was nuts to pay that much for a 40" tv and then have to tinker with it to get it quiet. As usual, she's right. The fan noise is really unfortunate, because everything else about this tv is fantastic.
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I've had an R835 since issued -and prior Portegés- and have never gotten any clicking noises. The only thing I hear is the occasional, yet-quiet fan hum.
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Mine does the clicking as well on startup. It is sound activated with a built in microphone. Have you tried it with music?
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I'm having a problem detecting the signal from my satellite box. It is very slow to turn on and tune the signal. When turned on it goes from the Bravia screen to no signal, audio only, then a flash of the signal then back to no signal then on . I thought it might be the hdmi cable but it's the same cable that was on the previous tv which worked fine. The old tv was a 37 xbr6 which was damaged in shipping.
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Yes, I have four of these lights and noticed the clicking noise as well. They seem to click sporadically for a few minutes after they are turned on/off. It's not constant and goes away after a few minutes, but I am considering replacing the lights due to this issue.
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I have a Toshiba NB505 netbook which makes that clicking noise from time to time like Aruna has mentioned. I think it might be a Toshiba thing. It usually happens when the CPU fan calms down, or the computer is sitting idle. I was always scared about it but it never seems to affect usage of the netbook so maybe it's normal.