[LUNI] Laptop makes a funny noise

[Branko Kotur]

Check to make sure the fan is running properly.  Could the noise also be 
coming from the CD/DVD drive?  I can't think of any other moving parts that 
might make any noise.  Is it coming from the speakers by any chance?

On Saturday 13 October 2007 6:12:13 pm Jay Strauss wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have an old IBM thinkpad that was still running fine with Ubuntu,
> until my 2.5 y/o kicked it off the end table (my fault for leaving it
> there).
>
> Now it does not boot.   I makes a funny, really high pitched beep
> (like dog frequency range :) & click noise that seems to be coming
> from the center of the motherboard.  Please NOTE there is NO hard
> drive in the unit (at this point, I've completely disassembed it
> looking for loose connections or unseated things).
>
> Anyone have any clues?
>
> If not I'll probably buy a used one on ebay for $150, or if I can find
> one for parts for less.
>
> Thanks
> Jay