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The problem is described [[Problem with high pitch noises|here]].  
 
The problem is described [[Problem with high pitch noises|here]].  
In my case I identified two distinct hissing sounds:
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On my {{X31}} I identified two distinct hissing sounds:
  
 
== Sound related to screen brightness ==
 
== Sound related to screen brightness ==

Revision as of 10:45, 25 November 2006

The problem is described here. On my X31 I identified two distinct hissing sounds:

Sound related to screen brightness

It took me a while to realize this.. the sound seemed to not depend on CPU in any way: it would always start when I unplugged the power. I then realized that the sound would stop when the screen was off, and that I could start it while on AC power by simply decreasing screen brightness.

Only with full screen brightness the sound would not be there. There is a BIOS setting that regulates that: simply switching Config>Display>Brightness from Normal to High solved the problem.

This means that my batteries will last less, but if I'm in a noisy environment I can still decrease brightness manually.


Sound related to CPU

I noticed another much weaker sound that seems to be turned on whenever I switch to the performance governor, and is only turned off if I switch to powersave, regardless of wether the battery is used. This does not affect me as I never use the performance governor.