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cpu - little annoying squelching noise... HELP!

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:51 pm
by ff4sale
I just hooked my new Dell flatscreen up to my powerbook's DVI connector. Now, coming through my speakers is this not-so-loud, but annoying digital noise (like whenever the hard drive works). To say the least, IT"S F&CKING ANNOYING!! 8O

Does anyone know anything about this, what the problem is, or how to solve it?

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 4:57 pm
by subterFUSE
Is the power cord to the screen a 3-prong?

If so, try bypassing the third prong (ground). Sounds like you have a ground loop. I had to remove the third prong on my LCD panel for the same reason.

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:19 pm
by ff4sale
yep, that certainly fixed it!

thanks subterfuse, you da man!