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    Odd sound on m17x sleep

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Omroth, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. Omroth

    Omroth Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys.

    When I put my m17x (still running Vista) to sleep (usually by closing the screen) I get a funny sound which sounds like the hard drive spinning down too quickly. Is this something I should worry about? My m17x is very new (2 weeks old).

    Thanks for any assistance.
    Ian
     
    Omroth, Nov 12, 2009
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  2. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    mines also do the same thing. that all three fans and the hdd turning off quickly.
     
    dondadah88, Nov 12, 2009
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