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    Slight vibratio on Asus ROG - is it normal?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Spiegelmann, Jan 15, 2015.

  1. Spiegelmann

    Spiegelmann Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got a ROG about a month ago, and yesterday I noticed that the place where I rest my left wrist vibrates slightly - very slightly, barely noticeable.

    Also, if I put my head close to that spot I can hear very faint clicking. The clicking goes away when the hard drives and the fan are not idle.

    Are these things normal? Thanks in advance.

    *vibration, not vibratio :D~

    Edit n.º 2:the vibration is more noticeable when the laptop is placed on a hard surface, and less noticeable when it's on my lap.
     
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    Spiegelmann, Jan 15, 2015
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    Probably the hard drive spinning, so yes, probably normal.


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    alexhawker, Jan 15, 2015
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  3. Spiegelmann

    Spiegelmann Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's a relief - thanks!
     
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    No problem. You could also look up the service manual for that particular model and figure out where the main HDD is located to verify it based on the location of the vibration, if you're particularly worried about it.
     
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    Spiegelmann Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just did - and yep, it's the HDD :) Thanks!

    Also, the clicking went away after I disabled. HWInfo... Weird, but hey, whatever works :D
     
    Spiegelmann, Jan 18, 2015
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    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Perhaps you might want to consider replacing your clunky OEM HDD with an HGST. Whisper quiet, reliable, and virtually vibration free.
     
    Krane, Jan 18, 2015
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    +1 great drives.
     
    Incontro, Jan 18, 2015
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    if its any help, i had a ROG 750JM untill about a week ago. i had 1 hdd and 1 ssd and didnt notice any vibrations or any annoying/disturbing noise. i dont think the vibrations are normal but i can say that it is very loud when you put a CD in the optical disk bay.
     
    iceman88, Jan 18, 2015
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