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    Hard Drive Disk Noise?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jintsfan, Nov 30, 2004.

  1. jintsfan

    jintsfan Newbie

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    I have a HP ZE5565QV lap top that I purchased in April of this year. I have not used it a great deal because I also have a desk top and I use the lap top when traveling.

    When the hard drive disk is peforming a function, i.e., booting the machine, I hear a noise coming from it that can best be described as a 'clicking' sound. It is not real loud and I am sure the noise is from the hard disk, as I do not hear it at any other time. The computer has made this noise since I first started it when purchased and it seems to work well.

    I am concerned that if there is something wrong with the hard drive I get it repaired prior to the warranty expiring.

    Anyone operating a ZE5565QV? Do you get the same noise?

    Thanks for any information offered.
     
    jintsfan, Nov 30, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    A low volume clicking sound is normal during a read or write function from the disk drive.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Dec 1, 2004
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  3. jintsfan

    jintsfan Newbie

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    Jack: Thank you for the info. I did not think the noise is a problem, but wanted some assistance and advice from those who have more lap top experience than I do. [ :)]
     
    jintsfan, Dec 1, 2004
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    DaGreek Notebook Evangelist

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    desktops make the sould too, just harder to hear in the case

    Compaq R3000T (CTO)
    P4 Desktop 3.0GHz w/HT
    1 X 512MB RAM
    Radeon 9600 128MB
    60GB 5,400 RPM HD
    AquaMark3: 24,257, 3DMark03: 3,115
     
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  5. jintsfan

    jintsfan Newbie

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    DaGreek: You are right. I have listened closer to my desk top and it does make the same sound during a read or write function.

    Thanks!
     
    jintsfan, Dec 2, 2004
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