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    XPS M1330 - Strange Sounds

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by neutron3000, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. neutron3000

    neutron3000 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I just received my new XPS M1330, and I think it's great. There is one problem though: With varying volume and a more or less regular frequency (about once every 1 - 5 seconds), I can hear sounds similar to a moving watch hand. They appear to originate from the openings at the bottom right-hand corner of the picture below. Any Ideas?

    [​IMG].
     
    neutron3000, Jun 14, 2008
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  2. roy_bo

    roy_bo Notebook Guru

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    it's the HD
     
    roy_bo, Jun 14, 2008
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  3. neutron3000

    neutron3000 Newbie

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    You mean it is normal? Or does it have to be replaced/repaired?
     
    neutron3000, Jun 14, 2008
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  4. roy_bo

    roy_bo Notebook Guru

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    as far as i know it's normal working HD
     
    roy_bo, Jun 14, 2008
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  5. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    I think it's normal. Both the hard drive in my 1720 and the hard drive in my M1330 periodically make this little "chirp" sort of sound.
     
    chelet, Jun 14, 2008
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    neutron3000 Newbie

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    Hmm, any HD makes some noise. I just want to be sure mine is not broken. Would you agree this HD is a bit louder than most others (I mean this "chirp" sound in particular)?
     
    neutron3000, Jun 14, 2008
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  7. roy_bo

    roy_bo Notebook Guru

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    yes
    i know what you mean
    i just got used to it
     
    roy_bo, Jun 14, 2008
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    neutron3000 Newbie

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    Ok, thanks a lot. The notebook is great otherwise =)
     
    neutron3000, Jun 14, 2008
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  9. darkazally

    darkazally Notebook Enthusiast

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    Its the hard drive parking the heads to save power.

    You can get rid of this behavior if you go into the bios and select "performance" for the drive profile. Worked for me.
     
    darkazally, Jun 14, 2008
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    waiting_for Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the same problem on mine! everything else is perfect too... darkazally does this change your battery life on your xps?
     
    waiting_for, Jun 15, 2008
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  11. darkazally

    darkazally Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have not really measured battery life changes since I made the change.

    Battery life will be impacted, because your drive will not conserver power. Testing it would be challenging.
     
    darkazally, Jun 15, 2008
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    Your trick worked for me. Thanks a lot =)
     
    neutron3000, Jun 20, 2008
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