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    T61: small hdd sound..when idle

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by oct, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. oct

    oct Notebook Evangelist

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    hi, just received my T61... and noticed a sound coming from hdd i think...when system is idle, systematic small activity thats fine.. but sometimes.. often enough, i hear as the head of HDD is going to initial position.. and kind of small vibration.. i think.. it is normal?
    is there any hdd activity monitor app?

    thank you in advance..

    OS is XP pro sp2..
     
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    Tailic Notebook Deity

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    What rpm is it and what brand? Does it sound like a marble rolling?
     
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    7200, seagate...

    ST910021AS
     
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    7200, seagate...

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    i'm not sure what you are asking :).. it is like when you boot up.. and hdd is powered and its head goes at initial position..
    i don't know.. i thought it is a matter of design.. related to anti shock ?

    ps: tnx for your interest.
     
    oct, Nov 3, 2007
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