XPS 8930, side case buzzing noise fixed

Question

I think I finally eliminated that annoying buzzing sound that shows up once in a while from the side case. I put a small square of weather stripping on the side cover, right on the top corner near the power button. The foam piece covers the corner and sticks on the case and cover there to catch any vibration that was coming from there. I know it's minor but it was just enough noise to be overly annoying when you're trying to concentrate.

DELL-Cares · Answer

Thanks for posting your DIY workaround! This should help help other users.

Steve D. · Answer

I worked all day yesterday and never again heard that buzzing from there.   I think there is a slight defect in the way that cover goes in there and there is just enough give in it to vibrate when the fan is running under there.  It was not continuous.  It would come and go but when I would touch that corner it stopped.   Figured I would try this and sure enough it appears to have fixed it.   I know for some people that's probably not a big deal but that noise was just at the right pitch to be annoying.

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