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    my xps m1530 keep making weird noises.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by umhaha, Mar 15, 2008.

  1. umhaha

    umhaha Notebook Consultant

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    i just purchased a refurbished xps m1530 and received it yesterday. and when i use the laptop, i keep hearing noises from it. it sounds like a disk spinning (maybe the hdd?). i think i can live with it, but the noise is pretty constant and kind of annoys and worries. im worried theres something wrong with the laptop and i might have to send it back. i dont want to go through the troubles of sending it back. would it bein a refurbished having something to do with it? and i think the noise is coming from the top left side of the laptop.
     
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    ifti Undiscovered

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    Was it from Dell?
    Even if its refurbished, Dell should ensure its in as new condition. I know you dont want to go through the hassle, but you paid for this laptop - you shouldnt be expected to put up with it. Give Dell as ring (if thats where you got it from) and they may just come and replace the part.....
     
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    umhaha Notebook Consultant

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    yes, it was from dell. would the noise be possibly from the hdd? my hdd is 250gb hdd spinning at 5200 rpm.
     
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    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    It's HDD clicking noise %-)
     
    PJ@y-Z, Mar 15, 2008
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