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    Series 7 chronos faulty drive?

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by blue13x, Mar 16, 2013.

  1. blue13x

    blue13x Notebook Deity

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    Hey guys,

    got a 17" series 7 chronos. Everything working fine, except for the slot loaded Bluray drive. This just doesn't sound right to me. Should I return?

     
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  2. black83

    black83 Notebook Consultant

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    my ps3 has no such crackling sounds
     
    black83, Mar 16, 2013
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    Optical drives can make a lot of noise but this "tack tack tack" noise is not normal. I'd return it, you have nothing to lose.
     
    pranktank, Mar 16, 2013
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