Fizzing & chirping noise from my new PRS-505

Mambo · 11-02-2007, 06:51 AM

I was playing with my new PRS-505 in the morning and in the silence I could hear a strange noise out of my reader. First occured to me when navigating through the menus, but it continues when turining pages. In fact, I can hear every time when there is an operation ongoing on the device.

I'm not sure if it is the battery or anything else.

Can you hear the same sound when you put your ear on the PRS-505 and turn pages? (note that you need to test it in a silent room)
Is this coming from the battery or some faulty circuitry?
If it is the battery do you think if it will die soon?
If the battey can I replace it?

Should I be afraid that the device will stop working because of this noise or is this just plain annoying? (e.g. my Mac mini's adapter has also a strange noise but it is still working after more than 2 years)

Big B · 11-02-2007, 11:29 AM

Mambo

I have a 505, and it is as silent as a stone tablet. I have noticed that since I completely drained the battery, it seems to have greater life. I have also began to use the ADVANCED SETTINGS to shut the device down. Using the off switch seems to still drain the battery..more of a stand by mode.

KlondikeGeoff · 11-02-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mambo

(e.g. my Mac mini's adapter has also a strange noise but it is still working after more than 2 years)

That's just somebody inside peeling an Apple.

As to the Reader noise, that's pretty weird. I would definitely call Sony right away and get it exchanged if bought from them. If from a store, take it back for an exchange.

NatCh · 11-02-2007, 04:48 PM

I don't know what it could be either, but I don't see how it could be a good thing.

astra · 11-03-2007, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mambo

I was playing with my new PRS-505 in the morning and in the silence I could hear a strange noise out of my reader. First occured to me when navigating through the menus, but it continues when turining pages. In fact, I can hear every time when there is an operation ongoing on the device.

I'm not sure if it is the battery or anything else.

Can you hear the same sound when you put your ear on the PRS-505 and turn pages? (note that you need to test it in a silent room)
Is this coming from the battery or some faulty circuitry?
If it is the battery do you think if it will die soon?
If the battey can I replace it?

Should I be afraid that the device will stop working because of this noise or is this just plain annoying? (e.g. my Mac mini's adapter has also a strange noise but it is still working after more than 2 years)

I have the same problem with my 500.
Sometimes in the night silence I can hear this noise. I don't hear it always, it is sort of intermittent problem. Dunno how bad it is. It is working so far...bought mine in January and heard this noise after 1 or 2 months of using the reader. As far as I know it could be there from the very first day because it is intermittent problem and I am noticing it only once per 3-4 weeks.

femur · 10-10-2008, 11:58 AM

This is my first post on this forum so I want to say hello to all the ebook fans

I have the same problem with the chirping noise coming form my prs 505. I bought it about 2 weeks ago and it worked fine until todai. This morning I noticed that when turning pages/changing screens a strange buzzing/chirping sound comes out form the prs.

Does anybody know how to solve this problem? And whether or not should I try to contact Sony and exchange my reader (this would be a problem for me as I am not form the USA).

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Patricia · 10-10-2008, 05:49 PM

It's worth checking that you have actually turned off the mp3 player.

If necessary, then try a recharge, preferably via the mains, then a reset.(It's surprising how many problems evaporate after these tricks.) Then contact Sony if the reader is still vocal.

femur · 10-10-2008, 07:42 PM

Unfortunately nothing from the above works

Looks like I'll have to contact Sony.
Or maybe you have other suggestions what could I do next (aside from calling Sony)?

Ervserver · 10-10-2008, 10:19 PM

Maybe you are picking up some sort of extraterrestrial radio signal

11-02-2007, 06:51 AM	#1
Mambo Gadget fan Posts: 147 Karma: 3968 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Device: RM Tablet PC, iLiad, PRS 505, iPod Touch	Fizzing & chirping noise from my new PRS-505 I was playing with my new PRS-505 in the morning and in the silence I could hear a strange noise out of my reader. First occured to me when navigating through the menus, but it continues when turining pages. In fact, I can hear every time when there is an operation ongoing on the device. I'm not sure if it is the battery or anything else. Can you hear the same sound when you put your ear on the PRS-505 and turn pages? (note that you need to test it in a silent room) Is this coming from the battery or some faulty circuitry? If it is the battery do you think if it will die soon? If the battey can I replace it? Should I be afraid that the device will stop working because of this noise or is this just plain annoying? (e.g. my Mac mini's adapter has also a strange noise but it is still working after more than 2 years)

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11-02-2007, 11:29 AM	#2
Big B Member Posts: 15 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L.A. Device: PRS-505	Mambo I have a 505, and it is as silent as a stone tablet. I have noticed that since I completely drained the battery, it seems to have greater life. I have also began to use the ADVANCED SETTINGS to shut the device down. Using the off switch seems to still drain the battery..more of a stand by mode.

11-02-2007, 04:48 PM	#4
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I don't know what it could be either, but I don't see how it could be a good thing.

10-10-2008, 11:58 AM	#6
femur Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, HTC TyTn II	This is my first post on this forum so I want to say hello to all the ebook fans I have the same problem with the chirping noise coming form my prs 505. I bought it about 2 weeks ago and it worked fine until todai. This morning I noticed that when turning pages/changing screens a strange buzzing/chirping sound comes out form the prs. Does anybody know how to solve this problem? And whether or not should I try to contact Sony and exchange my reader (this would be a problem for me as I am not form the USA). Thanks in advance for all the help!

10-10-2008, 05:49 PM	#7
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	It's worth checking that you have actually turned off the mp3 player. If necessary, then try a recharge, preferably via the mains, then a reset.(It's surprising how many problems evaporate after these tricks.) Then contact Sony if the reader is still vocal.

10-10-2008, 07:42 PM	#8
femur Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, HTC TyTn II	Unfortunately nothing from the above works Looks like I'll have to contact Sony. Or maybe you have other suggestions what could I do next (aside from calling Sony)?

10-10-2008, 10:19 PM	#9
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Maybe you are picking up some sort of extraterrestrial radio signal

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