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brettdale

(12,573 posts)
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 05:22 AM Apr 2018

starting to regret in buying a Levono PC; "Gurlging sound"

Okay it appears my new levono computer is making what sounds like a gurgling sound or like a fish tank sound.

Its not a huge issue, but sightly ignoring.

Videos still play okay on the computer, youtube and such. But if Im just on the web, I keep hearing a gurgling sound.

Anyone else with experience of this.

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GreenPartyVoter

(73,030 posts)
3. It's likely the browser.Have you tried muting all sound while surfing, or
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:54 AM
Apr 2018

using a different browser like ad-block's?

brettdale

(12,573 posts)
7. still happens
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 04:56 PM
Apr 2018

Ive muted the sound and it still makes the sound, even when my browser is closed or i use a
different browser it makes the sound.

DetlefK

(16,454 posts)
4. That's a common phenomenon in all PCs. Yours just happens to be louder.
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 07:25 AM
Apr 2018

It is known since about 3 years that the electronic components of a PC make typical noises depending on what they are doing. Israeli scientists have built an analyzer that can deliver a pretty good guess from the sound of your PC what it is doing right now.

 

earthshine

(1,642 posts)
6. Is this sound coming from inside machine (perhaps hard drive) or from speakers?
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 12:12 PM
Apr 2018

I've heard weird gurgling sounds coming from my stereo system when the digital toslink cable goes bad.

brettdale

(12,573 posts)
8. inside machine
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 04:57 PM
Apr 2018

It has built in speakers, but when i mute the sound it still makes the noise at the same volume.

 

earthshine

(1,642 posts)
11. It has something to do with moving parts inside the machine.
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 06:31 PM
Apr 2018

So, that's either your hard drive or one of the cooling fans.

Repairs entail opening the unit.

How old is this thing? The older, in terms of a few years, the easier to open and repair.

What is the model number?

GreenPartyVoter

(73,030 posts)
12. Means actual fluid is used to whisk away heat. Hubby, computer tech,
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 07:24 PM
Apr 2018

said it can't be remote diagnosed. You can ask the manufacturer about the sound or call in a tech to listen to it.

blogslut

(38,648 posts)
13. One question and one suggestion
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 05:46 AM
Apr 2018

Question: Are you using external speakers? If so, check to see if the dongle that plugs into the computer is pushed all the way in.

Suggestion: Go to the Lenovo site, look up the model of your computer and see if there is downloadable software for your sound card. Could be that the sound card needs upgraded drivers n stuff.

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