Noisy computer driving me crazy!

I got a new Compaq laptop 3 mos ago and after 4-6 weeks, it started making this continuous, annoying WHAAoooWHAoooWHAooo noise. I sent it to Compaq & they replaced the system board, keyboard & palmrest, but they returned it with the noise intact. I returned it again specifically begging them not send it back with that noise. After a week I got my computer back sporting a brand new CPU and the same old NOISE! I think some HEARING DISABLED person must be repairing my computer.
If I turn on radio or tv, I can't hear the noise. But most of the time I'm working & can't concentrate unless it's quiet.
The noise is loudest under the floppy drive, & is almost nonstop. It's taking me forever to write this message because I can't think.

Hard to say. Does your floppy drive work? If it is still under warranty, complain you payed money for a machine to help you and not to give you headaches.

Thanks, Robwes. The floppy drive works fine. I appreciate your response & your sympathy.

It could be the CPU fan making the noise.

Call support, ask for supervisor, let him/her hear this, send in. If the same when you get it back call again and ask for that same person.

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Originally posted by tulsa:
It could be the CPU fan making the noise.

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I had this problem and it was the fan!



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Hi Jinx,

Have them replace the HDD. It sounds like its spindal is out of balance... and iff this is true it will weare out soon. Another poissible noise source is the power supply.

Good luck

Hans

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Originally posted by JinxManhattanBeachCA:
I got a new Compaq laptop 3 mos ago and after 4-6 weeks, it started making this continuous, annoying WHAAoooWHAoooWHAooo noise. I sent it to Compaq & they replaced the system board, keyboard & palmrest, but they returned it with the noise intact. I returned it again specifically begging them not send it back with that noise. After a week I got my computer back sporting a brand new CPU and the same old NOISE! I think some HEARING DISABLED person must be repairing my computer.
If I turn on radio or tv, I can't hear the noise. But most of the time I'm working & can't concentrate unless it's quiet.
The noise is loudest under the floppy drive, & is almost nonstop. It's taking me forever to write this message because I can't think.

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Tulsa & Bojovan..Is the CPU fan to the rear of the laptop? If so, I have 2 of them, but they are pretty quiet. And if I stop them with a small pencil, (a friend of mine suggested that) the noise continues.
Joi..I put the phone against the bottom of the computer the first time I sent it in & the support person heard the noise & seemed to know what it was. Guess he guessed wrong, cause that's when the motherboard was replaced.
Hans399..I will tell them your possible diagnosis, (as well as the others) & hopefully they will hear me this time. I appreciate all of your input.
Jinx


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Originally posted by tulsa:
It could be the CPU fan making the noise.

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Thanks, Tulsa. Is the CPU fan to the rear of the laptop? If so, I have 2 of them, but they are pretty quiet. And if I stop them with a small pencil, (a friend of mine suggested that), the noise continues.
Jinx
p.s. I grew up in Tulsa


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Originally posted by joi:
Call support, ask for supervisor, let him/her hear this, send in. If the same when you get it back call again and ask for that same person.

Joi..I placed the phone against the bottom of the computer prior to sending the computer in the first time. The support person heard the noise & seemed to know what it was. Guess he guessed wrong, cause that's when the motherboard was replaced.

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Originally posted by bojovan:

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Originally posted by tulsa:
It could be the CPU fan making the noise.

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I had this problem and it was the fan!
Bojovan: Please see my response to Tulsa's suggestion, above. And thank you for trying to help me.

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Originally posted by Hans399:
Hi Jinx,

Have them replace the HDD. It sounds like its spindal is out of balance... and iff this is true it will weare out soon. Another poissible noise source is the power supply.

Good luck
Hans

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Thanks, Hans.
i'll pass on your suggestion, as well as the others, when I talk with support next.
I appreciate everyone coming to my aid like this.
Jinx



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