sony vaio notebook vpcf12sie "morse code like" bleeping noises

[moonraker55]

Please see my previous post of 07/02/12 about this problem i am having.

https://www.sony.co.uk/discussions/message/739356#739356

Message was edited by: Blencogo

To add a link to previous question.

[rich912]

Hi moonraker55,

A Google search will of course provide hits for beeping on Sony, or any other manufactures computer, as the BIOS will produce a Beep Code during ‘power-on self-test’ (POST) to indicate any hardware problems found. But as the sound is not being emitted from the speakers I doubt this is your problem.

My initial thought is that a cooling fan is faulty or clogged with dust as this would seems to be a mechanical noise.

I suggest that you download a free utility such as PC Wizard and let us know recorded temperatures for the CPU and GPU during normal use.

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html

You could also try using a canister of compressed air (Air Duster) to clean the cooling vents. This may only be a temporary solution as disassembly could be necessary to carry out a thorough clean/fan replacement.

Rich

[moonraker55]

hi rich 912

thanks for the advice,,,dust is a problem in my house even though i use a duster every 5 years!....seriously i will take your advice and let you know.

regards

moonraker55

[flogger12345]

Wow! All those beep codes, and it was just the dust that caused this. Nice to know complicated issues have the simpliest answer.

[rich912]

flogger12345 wrote:
Wow! All those beep codes, and it was just the dust that caused this. Nice to know complicated issues have the simpliest answer. 

We don't know that dust is the cause at present - it  is just a supposition...