My earbuds making a low noise when connected to, or touching, the PC


  1. rafael91
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    Earbuds making a low noise when connected to, or touching, the PC


    I bought a pair of earphones and it's working perfectly. However When I connect it to my PC it makes a low buzzing sound. The same thing happens when the jack touches any part of the computer where there's metal (e.g. the chassis, hard drive, etc.) even if the computer is turned off (but plugged in). The weirdest part is that the buzz stops only when I touch any metallic part of the computer and when I release, it starts again.

    Some help would be appreciated
    Last edited by rafael91; 02 Mar 2017 at 04:05.
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  3. Digital Life
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    Sounds like a ground problem.

    Check all plugs and power cable's for the ground pin, If it's damaged or missing replace it.
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  4. rafael91
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    sml156 said:
    Sounds like a ground problem.

    Check all plugs and power cable's for the ground pin, If it's damaged or missing replace it.
    I'm not using three pin plug; just two pins, but thanks anyway
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  6. Digital Life
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    I am talking about the power cord, 120 volt cord that plugs in the wall not your headphone cord.
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  7. rafael91
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    sml156 said:
    I am talking about the power cord, 120 volt cord that plugs in the wall not your headphone cord.
    That's what I'm talking about too. Double pin power cord works at 220V. I live in Syria :)
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  8. Digital Life
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    rafael91 said:
    That's what I'm talking about too. Double pin power cord works at 220V. I live in Syria :)
    I can't help you then.

    The only thing I can suggest is to do a google search for
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    ground problems hum in speaker 2 prong plug 220 volt
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  10. rafael91
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    Ok thanks
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