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    Vostro 1400 noisy HDD?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mathias-i, Oct 12, 2007.

  1. Mathias-i

    Mathias-i Newbie

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    Hi there,

    I got my Vostro-1400 last Monday afternoon and I have been realy pleased with it, but today I noticed that my harddrive is considerably loud. First I thought it was the fan, but since it isn't spinning and there isn't other fans (AFAIK), then I knew it was the harddrive. Anyone else noticed this ? I got the standard 160GB (says ST9160821AS in the "device-management"). I also noticed some "clicking" noises when IDLE, every second or so.
    Before I call Dell on Monday I just wanna check with you guys if it's normal ?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Mathias-i, Oct 12, 2007
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  2. J-Bytes

    J-Bytes I am CanadiEEEn NBR Reviewer

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    There've been lots of complaints, but not too many like yours. :(
     
    J-Bytes, Oct 12, 2007
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  3. deadsimple

    deadsimple Notebook Consultant

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    Seriously, someone should sticky the hdd clicking fix thread. A thread pops up pretty much every other day.

    Follow the instructions here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=168425
     
    deadsimple, Oct 12, 2007
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  4. iafzal3

    iafzal3 Notebook Evangelist

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    If it sounds like a loud fan then it can be the DVD, it is quite loud. Some HDD have been noisy but not very loud like a fan.
     
    iafzal3, Oct 12, 2007
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  5. Mathias-i

    Mathias-i Newbie

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    I have seen those threads, but I neither of them describes a problem with a loud HDD in general use.

    Could be, but since I don't have a disc in the drive, I assume that's not the noise source. Plus I can clearly hear the sound coming from the hdd compartment.
     
    Mathias-i, Oct 13, 2007
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  6. deadsimple

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    I never claimed it would fix a hard-drive that loud. Only the clicking-sound when idle, which you claimed occurred.
     
    deadsimple, Oct 13, 2007
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    Hey Mathias, I also similar issues with my Vostro 1400. I have the seagate ST9120822AS HDD. It makes a low fan-like noise that doesn't ever stop.
     
    starcrusader3000, Nov 29, 2007
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  8. Mathias-i

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    Yep exactly like mine. It seems like thats normal.
     
    Mathias-i, Nov 30, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    you should try calling dell while you still have time to return it
     
    gridtalker, Nov 30, 2007
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  10. manzi

    manzi Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the same HDD with the same problem. I plan to call dell to get a replacement.
     
    manzi, Nov 30, 2007
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  11. lizard123

    lizard123 Notebook Geek

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    From my experience, Hitachi HD makes the most noise. Seagate and WD are fine. WD maybe the least noise maker. I have Seagat 160/5400. It made louder noise compare to my WD 80GB, but much less noise compare to replacement unit which has Hitachi HD. Also, it seems quiet down quite a bit now. Maybe Vista keeps indexing when it's new? Or it's "break-in" already?
     
    lizard123, Nov 30, 2007
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