Question about Dell Laptop (Possible Speaker interference with Hard Drive)?

Question

This is a rather straightforward question. I've had this problem on two systems so far, both with the same chassis. The computer in question is a e1705

Okay, Whenever I have itunes or similar open and play music at 25-50% volume, my computer runs like it should, no problems whatsoever..

However, when I bring it up to like 80-90% volume the greenlight that indicates that hard drive is spinning goes solid green, and the computer locks up hard core. The music still plays but every other program won't respond. I have to hit the mute button on the front of the computer, wait a minute, then when the mute command goes through, everything is back to normal. Programs open quickly ect..

Which leads me to believe that the speakers are causing some sort of magnetic interference with the Hard Drive.

Any ideas, world?

Answer 1

I doubt it. Your PC speakers should be shielded so they won't cause interference.

Try moving them as far away from your tower as possible. "80-90% volume" may also be part of the problem, your speakers may not be capable of playing that loud. Try better speakers.