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‎10-30-2025 09:19 AM

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Hey guys.
Just got a Omen 16 Laptop and its working Great. But sometimes it does strange and annoying sounds. Maybe you could help me to fix it. Thanks alot

 

How can I send you a Video with the sound I mean?

 

Thanks alot

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‎11-02-2025 12:37 PM

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Hi @TrisW 

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

 

I'm really sorry your new Omen 16 is making strange and distracting sounds—it’s unsettling when everything else is working beautifully. 

 

I can guide you through steps to help identify and reduce the noise.

 

Steps to Diagnose and Reduce Unusual Laptop Sounds

1. Identify the Type of Sound

Try to note whether the sound is:

  • Mechanical (clicking, grinding, buzzing): often from fans or drives
  • Electrical (whining, coil whine): may come from the GPU or power circuitry
  • Speaker-related (pops, static): could be audio driver or app interference

If it’s intermittent, note whether it happens during:

  • Gaming or high-performance tasks
  • Charging or battery use
  • Sleep or idle mode

 

2. Update BIOS and Drivers

Outdated firmware can cause fan control or power delivery issues.

 

3. Adjust Performance Settings

  • Open OMEN Gaming Hub
  • Go to Performance Control
  • Set Thermal Profile to Balanced or Quiet
  • Disable Dynamic Power Mode if enabled

This can reduce fan ramp-up and electrical noise under light loads.

 

4. Check for Background Apps

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
  • Look for apps using high CPU or GPU when idle
  • Close unnecessary apps and observe if the sound stops

 

5. Run HP Diagnostics

  • Open HP Support Assistant from the Start menu
  • Select your device > Troubleshooting and Fixes > Component Tests
  • Run Fan Test and System Test

Download if needed: HP Support Assistant

 

Let me know if you’d like help identifying the sound type or adjusting OMEN Gaming Hub settings. Once these steps are complete, your laptop should run more quietly and comfortably.

 

 

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

 

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

I am an HP Employee.
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