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    Hard disk(?) beep/whine

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by vaio07, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. vaio07

    vaio07 Newbie

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    I have a VGN-FZ18E that's just over a month old.

    Every now and again, I hear this high-pitched beep-cum-whine, which I think is coming from the hard disk, but it could be the processor. It last for about 2 or 3 seconds and sometimes freezes the screen, then stops again.

    There's no pattern to it - it seems to just happen at random and I can't link it to any particular activity.

    Should I get it checked out? Cheers.
     
    vaio07, Dec 2, 2007
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    Anyone help?
     
    vaio07, Dec 10, 2007
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    keru Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had a whine from a previous dell notebook. After much trial and error, concluded that it is issue with speaker/sound driver.

    Tested by playing a song/whatever, minimise the sound the lowest (ie mute) the whining disappears. When I stop the playback, the whine comes back.

    I did not bother to fix the problem... now I'm happily using my TZ :)

    I'm not sure if your problem is the same as mine, just do the quick test, and see if you can narrow down the problem.

    BTW, I don't think HDD makes high pitched or whining sound, usually it is a more mechanically sounding clicking sound.

    Hope this helps....
     
    keru, Dec 10, 2007
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    Duke2007, Dec 10, 2007
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    keru Notebook Enthusiast

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    if HDD is suspected, you can run some diagnostics ... scan disk, etc ...

    i'd recommend hdtune - it's free. you can check the SMART info on the HDD to determine if there are any major issues.
     
    keru, Dec 13, 2007
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