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Windows 10 laptops are making buzzing noise

Copper Contributor

I've recently noticed that my Windows 10 computer has been making a strange buzzing noise when I'm using it. The buzzing is quite loud and can be heard even when the volume is turned down. It's not a constant noise, but rather comes and goes depending on what I'm doing on the computer. Sometimes it's really loud and other times it's barely audible. I've tried to troubleshoot the issue, but so far, I haven't been able to identify what's causing it. I've checked for any loose connections, updated my drivers, and run disk checks, but nothing seems to be working.

 

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It could be some cables/wires from screen to keyboard, there are a lot of strain on these with continuously opening and closing, or it could be a trapped bee.

Hard Drive Activity: If your laptop has a traditional mechanical hard drive (HDD), it can produce noise during read/write operations.
Fans and Cooling: The internal cooling fan might be running at a high speed to cool the CPU, especially if the laptop is under heavy load.
Electrical Interference: Sometimes, electrical components can create interference that leads to buzzing sounds.
Speaker Issues: The laptop’s speakers could be malfunctioning or may have a sound distortion problem.
Loose Components: Internal components like screws or other hardware may be loose and vibrating.
Malware or Software Issues: Certain software or malware could cause unusual system behavior, including sound.

@Droake Mechanical components (like the hard drive, fan, or optical drive) might cause buzzing noises if they are loose or faulty.

Check the Event Viewer (Right-click on Start > Event Viewer) for any system logs that may indicate a hardware or software failure.