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    Should I be worried about this HDD noise?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ArMaNdO, Feb 26, 2012.

  1. ArMaNdO

    ArMaNdO Newbie

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    Hi, recently the hard drive on my xps m1530 has been noisy... Should I switch hdd?

    Link to audio: HDD Noise - YouTube

    Thanks
     
    ArMaNdO, Feb 26, 2012
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    That sounds like normal HDD activity noise.
     
    Nick, Feb 26, 2012
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  3. AESdecryption

    AESdecryption Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree with Mr.Mischief, I wouldn't worry unless I started hearing clunks from the HDD.
     
    AESdecryption, Feb 26, 2012
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  4. ArMaNdO

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    Ok thanks, I was just wondering because ive had the drive for a couple of years and it has never been that noisy under normal use. It got to the point where its an annoying sound but ill just learn to live with it lol...

    Thanks
     
    ArMaNdO, Feb 26, 2012
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You can maybe fiddle with APM/AAM with QuietHDD. You can also run a SMART test via HDD Tune and see if it is in good shape.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 26, 2012
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