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    Whenever video plays, HD makes clicking sound

    Discussion in 'HP' started by caveman017, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. caveman017

    caveman017 Notebook Consultant

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    My old laptop(s) never did this. Whenever a video is played (DVD's, video files on the HD, Video files on an external USB flash drive etc) The hard drive makes a clicking sound much louder then normal


    is this normal for HP's

    Vista x64
     
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    Just noticed its when its full screen only
     
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    Also just noticed that its the CPU.... not the normal buzzing it makes either. Its much, much louder. Same when plugged in
     
    caveman017, Dec 27, 2008
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    a clicking CPU? new one on me. sure its not a stuck fan?
     
    roosta, Dec 27, 2008
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    Yeah, the fan is running at the same time. Its only with full screen movies
     
    caveman017, Dec 27, 2008
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