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Laptop making quiet "clicking" noise
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Posted by: beedubaya
Ok, I got a Sony VAIO laptop, and every once and a while, it will make a quick "clicking" noise. Its not very loud, but its just loud enough to notice it if the room is quiet. However, everything appears to be running fine on it. What could the clicking noise be? Is it something to worry about? Thanks for any replies.
Posted by: Law
That would be your harddrive. It may be a warning sign for you to do a backup frequently.
Try HD Tune it's a software that monitor the health of your HD
Also make sure the HD is not operating over the recommended temputure.
Posted by: beedubaya
Well, i've run that program, and it seems to say everything is ok, even after doing an error scan. Its running at 37*C. Lets just hope this is nothing serious.
Posted by: Law
I won't say it's normal, it might lead to a problem later.
Posted by: IBMan
i thought all laptops made a clicking noise on the HDD
Posted by: Counter-Strike
They do, Law is just a little paranoid...
Every laptop I have been around does a little click noise when the HD is working.
Posted by: foxhound
hmm, i'm not suffering from this problem on my Amilo M3438. might have something to do with my hd being S-ATA.
Posted by: nitestick
definitely sounds like its the hdd. its the only thing that could make a clicking noise. at least its the only thing that could make a clicking noise thats inconsistent. if it were a fan or something of the like it would be more or less constant. don't know if its anything to be worried about though. in any case keeping regular backups is never a bad idea and if it is failing it may just save you some trouble
Posted by: CorruptAssassin
Ive had a laptop that has made a 'clicking' noise for the past 10 years. The ******* is STILL working!!
I think your fine. Laptops tend to make weird little noises like that.
Posted by: Him
Mine did that, but it was pretty **** loud. It would scare the **** out of me whenever it did it, but nothing bad ever happened. Just ignore it and see what happens.
Posted by: DJ-CHRIS
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Him [/i]
[B]Mine did that, but it was pretty **** loud. It would scare the **** out of me whenever it did it, but nothing bad ever happened. Just ignore it and see what happens. [/B][/QUOTE]
Mine did this too, it's a harddrive platter crash.
Mine's more of a cluck than a click... Damned loud though
Posted by: Him
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DJ-CHRIS [/i]
[B]Mine did this too, it's a harddrive platter crash.
Mine's more of a cluck than a click... Damned loud though [/B][/QUOTE]
A cluck would be a better way of describing mine as well. What do you mean platter crash?
Posted by: KMOTE
i didnt know that platters could crash together- is this what you mean or could it be a slider/platter crash?
personaly i would not be worried about it, mine makes all sorts of strange noises but then mine is ~ 13 years.
back-ups are always a good idea even if there is nothing seeming to be wrong
Posted by: Him
A 13 year old laptop?! That thing is older than most of the members here! What is it, a C64?
What would be a slider/platter crash?
Posted by: KMOTE
Its a compaq contura given to me by my dad i [U][U]think[/U][/U] its mar "92 although i cant check that.
in an HDD the slider is suspended above the platter and can come in contact with a platter especialy if moved while in operation.
Posted by: Him
You mean the head physically touching the plate? If that was happening constantly, he wouldnt have any secotrs left to write on!
Posted by: KMOTE
well its either that or something in the motor-fan or HDD
Posted by: DJ-CHRIS
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Him [/i]
[B]A cluck would be a better way of describing mine as well. What do you mean platter crash? [/B][/QUOTE]
Head is hitting the platter at a high speed
Posted by: KMOTE
heads frequently hit platters....
...hehehehe
Posted by: Dark_Sniper*
yes all labtops make that noise its whent he hdd is working and speeding up when its dong a job. As my Ibook does teh same sometimes.
Posted by: Him
Labtops? Dong?! Where is your mind?! :p
Not all laPtops do that, only some. Apparently it is normal, although I dont like it.
For some reason, right now, I am reminded of a huge KFC I went to whilst in London that was across the street frrom Hyde Park. Dont ask me why I said that, i really dont know. :confused:
Posted by: Dark_Sniper*
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Him [/i]
[B]
For some reason, right now, I am reminded of a huge KFC I went to whilst in London that was across the street frrom Hyde Park. Dont ask me why I said that, i really dont know. :confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
YOu are very weird:confused: lol :p