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    M9750 HD noise

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Reichpapers, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. Reichpapers

    Reichpapers Newbie

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    Everytime the HD light is working, the drive makes a light clicking noise. Is this normal? As if everytime it goes to access it...it clicks.
     
    Reichpapers, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. Persnickety

    Persnickety Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup, sounds like it's the normal clicking. And the light is tell visually it's working.
     
    Persnickety, Apr 14, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    has it been getting louder? that can be a sign of the HD dieing
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 14, 2009
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    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    could be the click of death? lol im just kidding, I just assume the worst when I hear clicks on hds
     
    Snowm0bile, Apr 14, 2009
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  5. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    If the hard drive started clicking it could be defective and needs to be replaced, please contact our technical support at your earliest convenience to address this matter and the agent will advise accordingly.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Apr 14, 2009
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  6. Reichpapers

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    Ok, I figured it out last night...I'm a moron. I had the volume real low, and I didn't realize vista makes clicking noises when you click on folders... :eek:
     
    Reichpapers, Apr 16, 2009
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  7. Persnickety

    Persnickety Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh ... Say what!?
    Haha, that is bloody excellent :p

    +rep for admitting to this :notworthy:
     
    Persnickety, Apr 16, 2009
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