https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143071#M26101 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I had exactly the same probelm with my VGC-RA104. The noise got worse when you opened a program - exactly as if there was interference being picked up by the speakers.<BR /><BR />My desktop was under warranty so I took it back and they fixed it - apparently it had happened to a few PCs! <BR /><BR />From what I could gather it was a problem with the cable connecting the computer to the supplied speakers. Try an alternative cable first (eg from the headphone socket to a stereo) before splashing out on a repair bill...<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:27:44 GMT idiotuser 2006-10-10T12:27:44Z https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143067#M26099 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P><img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.sony.lt/html/@8A5BDCECEE2E5AB683F2BDAA500F2036/images/smilies/035.png" alt=":slight_frown:" title=":slight_frown:" /> I am experiencing crackling problems which is constant as soon as I log in, on my vgc-v3m desktop (just out of the guarantee) Has anyone experienced this? I am wondering if it is a battery problem. I have tried switching off and on several times but this has not cured the problem.<A href="https://community.sony.lt/" target="_blank">p2.mckone@tesco.net</A><BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:33:53 GMT https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143067#M26099 horatio1 2006-10-04T15:33:53Z https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143069#M26100 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hi horatio1,<BR /><BR />I presume the crackling is coming from the speakers? If so, it sounds like a poor electrical connection or interference from an external source like a mobile phone.<BR /><BR />Can you give us a bit more information?<BR />Did this start suddenly?<BR />Have you made any changes or attached any new equipment?<BR />Is your Vaio close to any other electrical equipment?<BR />Does it still do it if you turn down the sound volume?<BR />Have you tried headphones to see if it still happens?<BR /><BR /><img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.sony.lt/html/@13A2E6A3774A8B47B4EC6F04089539E1/images/smilies/063.png" alt=":thinking:" title=":thinking:" /><BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 05 Oct 2006 23:41:07 GMT https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143069#M26100 Blencogo 2006-10-05T23:41:07Z https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143071#M26101 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I had exactly the same probelm with my VGC-RA104. The noise got worse when you opened a program - exactly as if there was interference being picked up by the speakers.<BR /><BR />My desktop was under warranty so I took it back and they fixed it - apparently it had happened to a few PCs! <BR /><BR />From what I could gather it was a problem with the cable connecting the computer to the supplied speakers. Try an alternative cable first (eg from the headphone socket to a stereo) before splashing out on a repair bill...<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:27:44 GMT https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgc-v3m-desktop/m-p/143071#M26101 idiotuser 2006-10-10T12:27:44Z