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07-01-2004, 02:22 PM
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Computer sounds weird
So my computer is only a few months old and when it loaded it used to sound normal(quiet loading noise). Now all of a sudden it got loud and sound like static.
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07-01-2004, 02:24 PM
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What type of pc?
could it be a bad fan? Is the pc acting strange at all?
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07-01-2004, 02:50 PM
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Where is the noise coming from? If it is from the speakers, it's probably just a plug that is not fully inserted.
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07-01-2004, 08:09 PM
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its comming from the tower. it doesnt sound like the fan. its the loading sound when the yellow light is flashing.
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07-02-2004, 07:55 AM
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Hard drive may be going bad or the hard drive is loose .
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07-02-2004, 10:48 PM
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So I can just screw it tite?
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07-05-2004, 05:17 PM
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is the sound constant or only during the first few minutes after startup?
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07-06-2004, 10:14 PM
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it happens anytime something loads.
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07-07-2004, 12:47 PM
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Run the drive manufacturer's diagnostics program. Sounds like the HD may be going.
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07-07-2004, 01:31 PM
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I have a HDD that does this but its because it is poorley fastened into the case. I'm to lazy to fix it.
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07-08-2004, 03:03 AM
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Its like a crackling sound. How do I run the drive manufacturers diagnostic program?
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07-08-2004, 06:41 AM
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Go to the drive manufacturer's website and find the diagnostics download for your drive. Normally you d/l to a floppy. Just follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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07-10-2004, 04:22 PM
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It actually sounds like a buzzing noise with crackling.
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07-10-2004, 04:50 PM
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Uh-huh, run some diagnostics on it first. If there's no change, check to make sure the HD is solidly connected up on the drive cable.
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07-10-2004, 05:14 PM
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open the case, and when something loads, see if you can see the hard drive shaking just a bit. then(after destaticing yourself...destaticing?!??!) hold the hard drive in place and see if it still make the noise. make sure you dont have static when you touch it though....
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07-11-2004, 12:53 AM
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ANYTIME a hard drive starts to make funny noises I would suggest backing up data and getting ready to replace it, if all the previous (loose connections, bad mounting etc.) have been eliminated.
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07-11-2004, 11:50 AM
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unplug all fans except for CPU fan. and hold the hd when its loading and see if it still makes the noise. if it vibrates, either a screw is loose or its broken.
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