My PC is rattling. It stops when I hit it. This is not a long-term solution. [more inside]
posted by headspace on Dec 11, 2009 - 17 answers

What is causing the whining sound in my car engine? [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Apr 27, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I stop a compressed gas regulator from whistling? [more inside]
posted by harkin banks on Mar 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Are "innocent" lies okay? [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette on Feb 21, 2009 - 13 answers

Why is this high-pitched whine coming from one of my outlets? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 on Dec 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Snazzy Blaupunkt stereo installed in car, but I find myself plagued by a whine which I am assuming is originating at the alternator. If anyone could explain in simple terms how I might be able to eliminate this noise without too much fuss I would be really grateful! [more inside]
posted by dance on Jun 8, 2008 - 6 answers

My 6-week-old refurb iMac has an intermittent high-pitched whine. Help me guide the Geniuses to a fix. [more inside]
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed on May 12, 2008 - 9 answers

[Ohgodno!Filter] My iBook G4 has for months been making a weird sound when I move it, but today something in the vicinity of the hard-drive has started to make a sharp rhythmic whine/scrape when the laptop is tilted. Is there any hope other than bringing it into the shop? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Oct 22, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I make our dog stop whining every time we are in a separate room? [more inside]
posted by JPigford on Sep 24, 2006 - 14 answers

My power supply is whining, but I'm okay with that. Do I really need to buy a new one? [more inside]
posted by Drunken_munky on Jul 16, 2006 - 13 answers

Why does our dog whine when we give him a new toy? [more inside]
posted by JPigford on Jul 12, 2006 - 16 answers

My CRT monitor puts out a high-pitched whine that changes tone depending on certain conditions of which I'm not familiar with (in other words, the tone fluctuates). It's not overly loud but it's definitely noticeable - it's quite irritating. It used to do this about a year ago then stopped only to start again last week. Anybody know why it's happening and how to stop it?
posted by ashbury on Nov 18, 2004 - 10 answers

Every manual transmission car I've ever driven makes a strange high pitched whining noise when going in reverse at more than about ten miles an hour. They don't make the same noise at the same revs in any forward gear. So why the difference? These are UK / European transmissions if that makes any difference.
posted by twine42 on May 21, 2004 - 15 answers

I have a 350 watt antec power supply that whines when I pull the plug. If I turn it off and back on 3 or 4 times, the whine goes away and the computer boots. The whine is coming from the PC Speaker. I should know better and get a new one, but do I run the risk of damaging my components by using it? If the plug stays in the computer will turn back on.
posted by Keyser Soze on Mar 15, 2004 - 1 answer