Laptop makes spark-like sounds when booting/using fans

[jonasced]

My laptop has been making these strange sounds lately. As soon as the fans go on (or the computer boots) you can hear this static spark-like sounds from inside the computer. I've booted into Ubuntu and turned off the speakers so it is probably not either drivers or speakers being the problem. When I shut the computer down, it fades out again.

I've had the HP Spectre x360 Convertible 13-ae0xx laptop since spring 2018 with no errors until now. Do you know what could've caused this and if it is fixable?

[Lil_Boy_Blue]

Hi
PLEASE POST ANY RESULTS.
First:- Turn off the computer, press and hold the PWR button for 4 seconds.

Then - Leave only keyboard and mouse connected, disconnect all externally connected
devices such as Docking Station, USB storage devices, displays, and printers.
Unplug the AC adapter from the computer.

Next - Press and Hold the Power button for 15 seconds to Hard Reset.
Rinse and Repeat; Re-Connect the AC adapter.

NOW begin checking/testing/proving the Hardware is fit for purpose.
Power on your PC, press ESC (repeatedly), then F2 at the prompt.
Choose System Tests (Fast Test does a 4 minute hardware check).

Clean out the fan ducts?