Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: MLV07 on March 03, 2009, 08:31:58 AM
-
I have an mini acer notebook and for some reason the audio started to skip like a cd player would skip. It doesn't even have a cd drive for it. I've tried downloading the audio driver for it but its still skipping. Not really sure of what is wrong with it..
Its not just when music is playing. It skips the audio when windows loads up also. I've try to research more on it but couldn't really find anything for it.. So if I can get help on this I would really appreciate it!..thanks.....
-
It may be audio chip fault. Still under warranty?
-
yes, it comes with a one year warranty.. I just got it on the 14th of this month....
-
I'd bring it back. It's not even 30 days, so you can simply get a new one on the spot.
-
Acer is an HP Product
Maybe it's skipping like mine used to [due to application overload] Until I took my Norton AV off........[Thank You Patio & Mr Broni} Is working fine now except once in a while when it's creating a restore point or doing an audit or indexing or whatever it's doing.......If you have RealTek they recomend getting driver updates from the Manufacturer's Website so it doesn't conflict with their way of doing things
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHome?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&os=2093&product=top
Plug your info in here and see what you can find
-
Take it back & get a new one if problem persists see above [woked for me]
-
Thanks!! i will try this when I get home....
-
If all of your drivers correct [current] & it still skips try to turn off or dis-able AV Especially if it's Norton, but don't go online with it off....There is a good page by Patio for what to use for AV & comp security
-
Maybe, it's me, but I wouldn't even touch 2 weeks old computer, if it's not working properly.
-
Acer is an HP Product
Source ? ?
-
They just bought it overnight ;D
-
Hp Bought compaq & Acer:, However as fast as things change who knows ? However the point is to go to the makers website to verify th drivers they use Especially if you get ones from windows Update that aren't necessarily Kosher with your _Particular Computer {This I Know from the RealTek Website}
As far as touching a 2 week old computer, I agree However if you take all the time to take iot back & still have the same Issues Where are you then, when you may be able to find out the cause with a little checking of your Own ?
-
If I'm Wrong about HP Try This
http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/forms/portal20.cfm?website=AcerPanAm.com&siteid=7117&areaid=2&formid=3394
-
What does the link show?
Once again.....you don't touch 2 weeks old computer, which is not working properly, because you have no idea what else will go wrong in 1 month, 3 months, and so on.
-
Acer has been the subject of lawsuits, notably from its rival, Hewlett-Packard. According to the lawsuit, Acer was infringing numerous technological patents, including power management in notebooks. Unleashed that Acer obtained patent designs which are registered by HP, without any approval and agreement. HP has filed damage claim of 3.2 Billion U.S. dollars against Acer for the infringement of patents rights. [10]
Acer America Corporation has previously had an unsatisfactory record with the United States Better Business Bureau. It currently has a BBB Rating of C-. [11]
OK I'm Wrong Sorry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_Inc.
-
After HP "bought" Acer, or the other way around, HP doesn't sue itself anymore. They settled some patent dispute with themselves...
HP, Acer settle patent infringement claims: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2008-06-09-946796092_x.htm
-
I'd still like to see where HP "bought" Acer... ::)
-
You spend too much time on a computer, trying to reach those 100 days, because I can see your sense of humor diminishing by minutes :D ;D
-
With all the time spent i believe i'd of heard about an HP acquisition of Acer by now....
I will however work on the Humor aspect...although most of it is wasted.
-
Here:
(http://r9.fodey.com/2043/beea835535714403987d7acba6992db9.0.jpg)
-
Well if it's Chrome Daily it must be true ? ?
-
I can see, the mood is not there today.... :o
-
Lack of Golf and keeping Red happy has made me testy...
-
I fully understand the first reason for being depressing, but the second one?
What was her phone number? I can't find it ;D
-
Correct.
-
267-7988
What's the area code? ;D
-
She doesn't use Chrome...
Try 867-5309..........
-
You said C-2 O-6 R-7 R-7 E-3 C-2 T-8
*censored*, it's 267-7328
-
That's right I meant Acer stole so much from HP that it's the same thing
My symantics always get me in trubble ??? ???
-
Hmm.. still sound scratchy so I'd have to just call them... Thanks everyone for your comments, I appreciate it!!....
-
Hey MLV...
Just an idea, possibly your drives are stuck in PIO mode.
If you are running XP:
Click start -> Run and type in devmgmt.msc and push enter.
If running Vista/Windows 7:
type devmgmt.msc into the search programs and files box and push enter.
When device manager appears, expand IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
right click the ATA channel 0, and select the advanced settings tab, are the drives in PIO mode or UDMA mode?
IF they are in pio, uninstall everything under the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers section and reboot, let Windows reinstall drives, and channels, and check again.
-
thanks!!will try...
-
Please come back to tell us if it works :)
-
WELL, I DID FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS BUT IT DIDN'T WORK OUT VERY WELL FOR ME.. I END UP JUST REBOOTING MY LAPTOP AND NOW EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT!. ITS A BIT FASTER ...AT LEAST FOR NOW...
SO THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR COMMENTS