Just bought Dell XPS 13 9333...

[jjl5590]

Hi guys,

I've just purchased a used but good condition Dell XPS 13 9333 for £300 online but haven't paid yet. I've just noticed there seems to be a common problem of a high-pitched whine coming from every one who owns a 9333 series. I'm just wondering whether I should keep it or back out of the sale...

Specs are quite decent:

Intel i7-4500u cpu @ 1.8ghz
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
Backlit keyboard
Windows 8.1

Any advice would be greatly appreciate!!

Thanks

 

[Emlyn_Dewar]

Seems like a great spec for the price?
I'd take it, and just see how it goes. It can't be a problem for every one of them!

I guess if you were having second thoughts on the laptop, then it's a good reason to back out. I really like those XPS models though.

 

[glenimp617]

I have a dell XPS 9360. They all suffer from whine due to the audio amplifier. I don't think dell ever released one which doesn't.
Google search for xps coil whine. To be honest, you soon get over it and before long, just stop noticing it.

Prior to installing the audio drivers it's really bad, like having an old mechanical hdd inside ratting like mad. Then once installed, you only really get a click when the audio comes on and goes off again.

I actually tried a razor blade before the xps and that also did it.

 

[jjl5590]

I have a dell XPS 9360. They all suffer from whine due to the audio amplifier. I don't think dell ever released one which doesn't.
Google search for xps coil whine. To be honest, you soon get over it and before long, just stop noticing it.

Prior to installing the audio drivers it's really bad, like having an old mechanical hdd inside ratting like mad. Then once installed, you only really get a click when the audio comes on and goes off again.

I actually tried a razor blade before the xps and that also did it.

What about if you turn the keyboard backlight off?