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02-15-2001, 08:38 PM
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|  Hi all, just wondering, I have a new maxtor 20gig 7200 and although it works fine I do hear a strange noise.(I think) while crusing through windows or just surfing the net I can hear a faint *ding ding ding-a-linging sound like chimes almost from the hardrive, is something loose ? anyone have any ideas. Thanks
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02-15-2001, 08:41 PM
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| Sounds like something could be wrong. Try running a 'Thorough' Scandisk on it. Usually (but not always), scandisk will find problems or won't finish if there is a problem. |
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02-15-2001, 11:32 PM
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| Noise from Hard Drives is not a good thing. I just returned one of my IBM 75GXP's due to "funny noises". They (IBM) RMA'd me. No questions asked. (the drive passed all the stress tests with no errors) Do a search on the message boards @ http://www.storagereview.com for info. That is "THE" site for Hard drive info. If you are interested in ATA RAID, They just did a great comparson of the 3ware vs Fasttrak. -Bri. |
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02-15-2001, 11:32 PM
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| When you were installing the drive, did you notice that it makes any noises when handling it? Maybe you want to take it out and try it... Is it a new purchase or have you had it for a long time? If you hear noises when turning it upside down or sideways, you should probably exchange it for a new one... jafo |
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02-16-2001, 03:41 AM
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| Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Asia (Between India & China)
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| Time to Backup Recommend total Backup your Data, anyway. Yes, http://www.storagereview.com is the best place on harddrive/storage matters. Link to the Homepage, look on right-side of MainLogo, Click "Discussion", then click "Search"(very small font, carefull look). Put Search words: Noise, Forum/Archive: General, Search In: subject only, By Date: Any date, By user-name: Partial......, Click perform. You will see many veterans' discussions. |
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