acer kb272 makes a faint buzzing sound that changes when i move windows around on the screen

— asked by Jordan

Quick answer: This is coil whine. Electrical components on the monitor's internal power board vibrate under load.

Diagnosis

This is coil whine. Electrical components on the monitor's internal power board vibrate under load. Changing the on-screen content changes the load.

How to Fix It

First, ensure the monitor's power cable is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip or surge protector with noisy filtering. Sometimes clean power reduces the buzz. If that fails, the only fix is to mask it. Set a high, constant brightness level (like 80%) for all use. The whine is often worst at mid-to-low brightness.

If That Didn't Work

If the buzz is loud and high-pitched, it's a manufacturing defect. Contact Acer support while under warranty. They may classify it as abnormal acoustic noise and authorize a repair or replacement.

Heads Up

Do not attempt to open the monitor case to fix coil whine. You risk electric shock from the internal power supply capacitors, even when unplugged.

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