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    LOUD noise when using cd/dvd drive!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by torvok, Jan 15, 2007.

  1. torvok

    torvok Notebook Geek

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    i own a new dell inspiron 6400 with a 8xcd/dvd rw drive and it makes REALLY loud fan liek noieses when i burn dvds, or install games from cds! is this normal? o_O
     
    torvok, Jan 15, 2007
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  2. Robert in Sadorus

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    My 1505 does the same thing,But only for a few seconds then it quiets down.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Jan 15, 2007
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  3. Gautam

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    I think that hearing a loud spin up is quite normal. If your drive continually makes the loud noise, you might consider slowing it down with a third-party program.
     
    Gautam, Jan 15, 2007
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  4. torvok

    torvok Notebook Geek

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    ya the loud noise consist trhoguthout the entire installation process. how can i look up more on this thrid party slowing it down thing? wat kinda program would do this!?
    thx
     
    torvok, Jan 15, 2007
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  5. Ahzuz

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    Kinda normal, can easily live with it.
     
    Ahzuz, Jan 15, 2007
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  6. torvok

    torvok Notebook Geek

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    ya i can, just wanted to make sure thats it normal and its not hurting anyhting
     
    torvok, Jan 15, 2007
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    Nero DriveSpeed will help.
     
    AM Radio, Jan 16, 2007
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    It is normal it should do it for a few seconds then wind down
     
    gridtalker, Jan 16, 2007
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  9. torvok

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    ya the thing is it never winds down, it stays like that still the entire installation is complete.
     
    torvok, Jan 16, 2007
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  10. Mikeoo17

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    I would suggest finding out the manufacturer of the drive and posting a thread in the Hardware forum.
     
    Mikeoo17, Jan 17, 2007
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  11. Tobi1982

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    Hi,

    I'm using a 9400 with a drive from NEC and at high speeds, it also gets pretty loud. Depends on how fast it spins for the current task. I think, it's normal.

    I also noticed it is a bit louder with some CDs/DVDs than with others. Maybe that these have a slight unbalance, as i can also feel very slight vibrations when i touch the Notebook in the area of the drive. At high RPM, even milligramms of unbalance can get noticeable.

    Greets
    Tobi
     
    Tobi1982, Jan 17, 2007
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  12. Ur ex-wife

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    its natural, esspecially if you have not modified the drive settings. the default spindown time for my drive is 2 minutes, in which it might seem like the disc is spinning at the maximum speed the whole time "while" installing. in a matter of fact, it is only keeping the drive at that speed to make access to the drive faster when it is needed (but most of the time most of the information that is needed is gathered in the first dozen seconds.


    donno if that makes sense...lol
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jan 26, 2007
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  13. Mike7143

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    I have the same problem with my 1705 ( i think). The actual drive isnt too loud, but what the sound really is is the plastic molding at the end of the tray vibrating against the case. If you put your finger over the drive door it'll stop sometimes. when im running a cd, i usually fold a piece of paper over a few times, and stick it in the crack of the tray, and it keeps quiet.
     
    Mike7143, Jan 26, 2007
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