Updated (09/05) POLLING - High Pitch Noise O2 Orbit

[StewD]

I have noticed that my orbit is giving off a very high pitched noise, which is almost undetectable, does everyones buzz, squeal, it is hard to explain but is an electrical noise of some sort which is only present when the screen is on?

Any suggestions, or is this a "feature" :D

[uniqueboy]

Hi StewD,
I get a kind of ticking from my speaker and as you say maybe a 10khz sine from my screen.
I believe that this is simply an electrical effect common to all such lcds but I can only chop wood so maybe someone with a greater range of abilities can tell me I am right.

[StewD]

I know what you mean, I have an Archos and many other "toys" with screens, PSP, NDS, Car DVD player that have an LCD screens which are silent?

[toosas]

while my o2 xda is ok, a friend of mine had a similar problem (the sound would only appear when the screen is on), got it changed by o2, new one is dead silent.

[StewD]

Do you have any more details, that is sounding the same as mine!....Can you get him to contact me....please.

[pebsuk]

If your describing a high piched sound worse when you hold the styus on nthe screen I have the same. Just got my old XDA IIi out of its dust sheet and it has the same but higher!!

[StewD]

That's it exactly :cool:
Is everyone affected by this "feature"
Please reply with yes or no below.

[Patrick_UK]

I have an Orbit, and don't have any high pitch sound.
Tried with and without stylus.....silent. :)

[StewD]

Thanks Patrick, that's great, I'm hoping your in the majority to be honest as the sound when I'm on a call is almost unbearable, what I'm hoping is that I will get a couple of dozen or so silent orbits, from other forum members which I can then go to O2 with and get it replaced....

[uniqueboy]

I believe it is a characteristic of the screens. Is it possible that some peoples high frequency hearing is not quite as sensitive as that of others?

[StewD]

I believe it is a characteristic of the screens. Is it possible that some peoples high frequency hearing is not quite as sensitive as that of others?


I know what you mean, but when I'm on a call it is intolerable, well almost. But like all these things unless you get 2 or 3 together at the same time and try them I'll never know?

Pity this forum doesn't require location when registering, not many people have updated their profile with where they are?.

[StewD]

Well that question received a lot of interest?! Is there anyone out there??

[uniqueboy]

Hi StewD,
I am out here, off work while mrs. is in Austria.
Just a thought, but do you have very large pointy ears?

[uniqueboy]

I usually just press the power button when I offer the phone to my ear, screen off.

[StewD]

LOL no standard human ears I'm afraid. :rolleyes:

That is what I'm doing at the mo. but if there are silent orbits does that mean there is something wrong with mine??

I just thought there would have been a lot more in the way of replies to this thread...?

Thanks for your reply :D

[bitwise]

I had the same "feature" in my Orbit. It was fixed by O2 Germany. So far (two days after coming back from service) my device is silent.

[StewD]

Cool, that's the sort of thing I wanted to hear, did they explain what was done, New screen, new firmware, or is it a new handset?

[PlanetTimmy]

I can hear a high pitched whine from the LCD when I hold my phone to my ear, but it doesn't bother me too badly. I suspect it may be too high pitched for some people to hear (like the noise some TVs make or some dodgy fluorescent lights make).

However, thanks for the tip about hitting the 'off' button once the call is in progress!

[uniqueboy]

[QUOTEHowever, thanks for the tip about hitting the 'off' button once the call is in progress!
[/QUOTE]
It took me about 18 months to figure that out!

[StewD]

Well...contacted O2 today, and after the usual 15 minute wait for an operator person, explained the problem and she agreed that the handset was faulty and I should send it back for replacement.

Now I'm going to be without "My Precious" for at least 3-5 working days........Arghh..:mad: :( I was just getting so attached to it as well....?

I will post more news when my replacement arrives........thanks for your replies.......:D

[toosas]

it is not about hearing, me and a friend of mine have xda orbits which are silent, and another friend of mine got a noisy one, which was replaced like i stated before.
this happens to ordinary mobile phones as well, often when they're dropped on the floor. furthermore, this faulty screen might be draining the battery faster.

[StewD]

Agreed,new one is on its' way or will be on Saturday hopefully, thanks for the reply.

[uniqueboy]

Agreed,new one is on its' way or will be on Saturday hopefully, thanks for the reply.
Nice one, sound like a result for you.

[StewD]

Well my new Orbit arrived today and it is completely silent, :D

[mital]

Do you have insurance or is this replaced under warranty?

Mine makes a high pitched noise as I'm making a phonecall and it's trying to connect. Not sure whether it goes away after the call connects as there is usually too much background noise after that to notice...

[StewD]

It was replaced under warranty, but after my initial reaction this handset has the same feature, but it is not quite as loud as the last......? :rolleyes:
I think I may have slightly more sensitive hearing than others,???:eek: