I recently started hearing a high-pitched coil whine noise from my HP Victus laptop, mainly near th

[Althaf7]

Coil Whine Noise from HP Victus Laptop

Product Name: HP Victus 15

Operating System: Windows 11 Home (64-bit)

BIOS Version: F.19 (2024-11-19)

Problem 

I’ve started hearing a high-pitched electrical noise (coil whine) coming from my HP Victus laptop. The noise is mostly audible from the GPU and CPU areas, and becomes more noticeable:

• When the laptop is in battery mode
• When performance load is low
• Even in quiet mode, the sound is present
• Noise reduces when the charger is plugged in or when the fan speed increases

What I’ve Tried So Far:

• BIOS updated to latest version (F.19)
• Chipset drivers updated
• SSD replaced (Samsung & MSI tested)
• Windows fully updated
• Performance modes tested (Quiet, Balanced, Performance)
• Coil noise still persists even after resetting BIOS settings to defaults
• Coil noise location shifts: first noticed on GPU side, now heard from CPU area too

Recent Changes Before the Issue Started:

• SSD replacement was done by a technician
• BIOS and firmware were updated
• Coil whine began about 3 months after purchase

My Questions:

1. Is this coil whine considered normal behavior for this model?
2. Can HP offer repair, replacement, or exchange if it’s a hardware defect?
3. Is there any permanent fix or BIOS setting that can reduce or eliminate the sound?
4. Could the SSD change or technician handling have triggered this issue?

Request:

Please help me resolve this issue. This is my first laptop from HP, and I really trust the brand — but this issue is making daily use uncomfortable, especially in quiet environments.

[zoey7886]

@Althaf7, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Addressing Coil Whine Noise from HP Victus Laptop! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

Coil whine is a high-pitched noise often caused by the vibrations in the coils of electronics, like power supplies or graphics cards, which can occur in some laptops, including the HP Victus series. Although it does not signify hardware damage, the sound can be disturbing to users. Here's how you might address this issue:

Possible Solutions:

Update BIOS and Drivers:

• Ensure your BIOS version is up-to-date along with your GPU drivers. Manufacturers sometimes release updates that can help mitigate coil whine by adjusting power delivery or component behavior.

Change Power Settings:

• When in battery mode, try adjusting your power plan settings to balanced or power saver mode if they are currently set to high performance. This might reduce the load on the GPU and CPU, subsequently reducing coil whine.

Rearrange Power Usage:

• Try switching between Comfort Mode and Performance Mode using the OMEN Gaming Hub if available. Comfort Mode may lower CPU and GPU utilization, potentially resulting in reduced coil whine.

Environmental Adjustment:

• Place the laptop on a hard, flat surface to ensure good airflow. Obstructed airflow can cause components to work harder, possibly exacerbating the coil whine.

External Cooling Pad:

• Using a cooling pad to lower temperatures might also help alleviate the coil whine by reducing the load on the components.  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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