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    Weird noises from Intel 320 SSD 120gb? Or is it just me

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JIC_E7, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. JIC_E7

    JIC_E7 Notebook Guru

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    hmmm wonder if I can get help with this one, i bought an intel 320 ssd 120gb and installed it in my acer aspire 7720g. I started hearing a sort of buzzing/ chirping noise kinda like the noise you would hear from a normal hard drive but much more electronic, a bit like an old 56k modem lol. I presumed something was wrong with it so I put my ear up against were the laptop is and it was definitely from the ssd.

    i also took it out and tried it on several computers and laptops, both internally and externally. I sent it back to the retailer and told them there is a fault with the ssd. They checked it and tested it and it turns out there was a fault so they sent me a replacement. I installed the replacement and little to my shock it was exactly the same except slightly quieter.

    I then rang intel and they told me that they have never heard of such a thing and to send it back to the retailer immediately as there is definitely a fault. I sent it back and same thing they said there was a fault. I am now on my 3rd ssd, and guess what, exactly the same....

    I know it must be really rare for it to happen, but I have my 3rd ssd and cannot be bothered sending it back, because most likely the same thing will happen haha, has anyone got any suggestions? Anything I'm missing here, I am pretty sure they should be silent...am i just that unlucky?

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Sounds normal to me. All three of my SSDs (possibly just the laptops themselves) make that chirping sound.