Need a Little Tech Support from Forumfall

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

So, I've noticed this is a pretty tech-savvy community, and what do you know, I have a tech problem.

My computer has recently started making a high-pitched whining noise. It's constant and at just the right tone that it gets inside your head and is impossible to ignore :bang: (Even with headphones)

I've narrowed it down to something in the power supply - even when the son-of-a-bitch is off it still makes the noise so long as the circuit is complete. (little I/O button in the "I" position" ) I've dusted the whole thing out, but I can't do any more without voiding my warranty. (foiled by a sticker :()

Any knowledgeable sort out there know why it's doing this and if there is some easy way to fix it that I'm not seeing? I'm leaving for college in less that 3 weeks, so taking it in for repairs would be a serious pain. Just having some clue as the why it's doing this would really help me out.

Any input would be appreciated.

[Byggin]

is ball in a cup like 2 girls one cup?

[m0j0mann]

Use a hammer IMO.

[Haldred]

might be a problem with a sound driver? or a motherboard issue. I doubt it is your powersupply.

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

is ball in a cup like 2 girls one cup?

No, It's Mexico's favorite toy for over 340 years, damn it!

Now answer my OP question.

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

might be a problem with a sound driver? or a motherboard issue. I doubt it is your powersupply.

I thought about that - but the problem is it still makes the noise even when the computer is off. From my understanding, there should be no power going to any of the components when this is the case - the only thing receiving any power would be the power supply itself. At least, that's how I understand it.

[Lachrymose]

if you don't want to take it in for repairs, just go ahead and void the warranty. if you can't fix it yourself, just by a new one. or just get one of those bicycles that can power a lightbulb and hook it to your motherboard. at least that way you can lose some weight while you game. :(

[Spart]

Probably is the PSU. If so, I would advise against using your computer until you fix it, if you can. If that thing goes, the rest of your computer is likely to follow.

[Haldred]

I thought about that - but the problem is it still makes the noise even when the computer is off. From my understanding, there should be no power going to any of the components when this is the case - the only thing receiving any power would be the power supply itself. At least, that's how I understand it.

You shut it off and it still made a noise? did you unplug it? or just shutdown?

[Voodoo Hoodoo]

Opening it up and voiding the warranty is useless if you can't fix the problem.

Best suggestion is to get a new power supply.

It's quick, won't take as long to return it and wait for it to be repaired.

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

Probably is the PSU. If so, I would advise against using your computer until you fix it, if you can. If that thing goes, the rest of your computer is likely to follow.

So I shouldn't be typing this right now? Good to know.

I had a computer blow out on me once before because the PSU went out. I actually salvaged most of the components - and then promptly threw them away because they were outdated.

[Lachrymose]

So I shouldn't be typing this right now? Good to know.

I had a computer blow out on me once before because the PSU went out. I actually salvaged most of the components - and then promptly threw them away because they were outdated.

try unplugging everything from the psu (even the mobo) and see if it still make the noise. if it does, it would HAVE to be the psu. or someone's playing a really dirty trick on you. :(

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

You shut it off and it still made a noise? did you unplug it? or just shutdown?

Shut down - breaking the circuit (plug-pull or flipping the I/O switch) does stop the noise.

[-Havoc-]

There is no repairing a power supply....well, there is, but no one will do it. Just replace it and you're good to go.

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

try unplugging everything from the psu (even the mobo) and see if it still make the noise. if it does, it would HAVE to be the psu. or someone's playing a really dirty trick on you. :(

This gonna be a pain in the ass - but I'm on it.

[Dhig]

There is always power on the motherboard so the bios dont reset.
Check if the battery is on place.
Check if there are any cables not hooked up.

[Ball-In-A-Cup]

Am I fast or what?
K - 100% sure it's the Power Supply now. Unplugged pretty much everything else and it still did it. I can also manipulate the tone by poking the breaker with my screwdriver which further confirmed it's directly related to the power.

Edit: Thanks for all your help everyone! Still rather down that it went out 3 weeks before I'm going to stop using it.

[Kashio]

There is always power on the motherboard so the bios dont reset.
Check if the battery is on place.
Check if there are any cables not hooked up.
I think he'd notice a change is boot sequence. Besides, the POST would let him know if the CMOS wasn't getting electricity, even if he didn't.

But it's sad to hear the PSU went.

[Mushushu]

its not hard to repair a power supply. its making one that is difficult.