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    hearing the HD spin?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by red123, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. red123

    red123 Notebook Consultant

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    I just noticed that I can actually hear the HD on my M1530 spinning. It is loud enough that I can hear it without putting my ears against it. Should I call in Dell for a replacement or is there another way of fixing this?
     
    red123, Aug 2, 2008
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    If I`m in a totally quiet room, I also hear the hdd working.
    No big deal, I`m not that picky.
    I only hate fan noises :D
     
    eleron911, Aug 2, 2008
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    Try having servers next to you. Ever hear a Dell SC server fire up? Sounds like a damn jet.
     
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    My old desktop is a leafblower, so yea, that`s why I hate fan noise :D
     
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    Not sure, but the sound is really annoying. It is basically a whining/squeaky sound especially with the included HD clicking noise
     
    red123, Aug 2, 2008
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