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    Disc Drive Groaning

    Discussion in 'HP' started by arkeal, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. arkeal

    arkeal Newbie

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    Hi, I just got a HDX 1140us, but I've notice that my disc drive is making a groaning noise twice on Start up (BIO's POST check); and twice agn during the loading of Vista; and w/e I open/close the drive. I was hoping if anyone can tell me if this is normal? Thz
     
    arkeal, Mar 16, 2009
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  2. BamAlmighty

    BamAlmighty Notebook Consultant

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    My dv5t does that.
     
    BamAlmighty, Mar 16, 2009
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  3. cpu2k

    cpu2k Notebook Consultant

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    It's just the optical drive seeking... I also get that sound on my DV7 on boot... it's normal :D
     
    cpu2k, Mar 19, 2009
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