noisy hard disk during boot

RobberDucky · Nov 5, 2002, 08:59 PM

hi guys, i hope you can all be kind enough to assist me in this situation. It's pretty straightforward; whenever I turn on my computer after it's been off for about 30 mins or more (i.e. everything cools down), something in my computer becomes really noisy. I took off the casing and cleaned the fan with compressed air, so i'm thinking it must be just the hard disk spinning very noisily or something (i'm not good with hardware at all, i don't even know how hard disks really work). In any case, can you guys and gals offer me some form of solution or support? Thanks.

Nov 5, 2002, 09:11 PM

You sure it isnt the CD or DVD drives ??

If its the Hard Drive try defragmenting it .

Can you also tell us what type of HardDrive it is ??

RobberDucky · Nov 5, 2002, 09:35 PM

i can't tell what's exactly making the noise, i don't know how i can verify that...but i'm fairly sure it's the hard drive. I also don't know what kind of hd i have, all i know is it is a 75 gb, 7200rpm ata 100, 3.5 inch drive. The noise almost definitely does not come from my cd or dvd drive. thanks again

gigtech · Nov 5, 2002, 09:53 PM

It is your power's fan. Almost very certain of it.

RobberDucky · Nov 6, 2002, 02:39 AM

i cleaned the big fan and the little motherboard fan with compressed air thoroughly...is the big fan the power fan?

MikeDaMan · Nov 6, 2002, 04:09 AM

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Originally posted by RobberDucky
i cleaned the big fan and the little motherboard fan with compressed air thoroughly...is the big fan the power fan?

Yes it's the one located in the back of your computer, I'm pretty sure that uses ball bearings so I'm guessing one of those may have came loose. The only true way to see where the noise is coming from is to take off the case and boot it up. However be extremely careful because any static electricity may fry your motherboard or other hardware components. The easiest way to do this safely is take the case off and place the computer on a wooden desk. Wood decreases the chance of static electricity. Then turn on the computer and DO NOT touch anything just listen. Hopefully this helps. Good luck with your problem.

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Nov 6, 2002, 04:11 AM

i belive he is refering to the PSU also try try unpluging the fans and see the noise is still made the fans my be just going bad also unplug all you stuff that you dont need connected i.e. cd-rom heat-sink fan other system fans.....then turn it on and see if it makes the sound

Ryoko · Nov 6, 2002, 06:54 PM

if it is only noisy during boot up, and quiets down after a few minutes, it is definitely a fan. the easiest way to find out is to stop each fan individually by unplugging or holding them with your finger.

Nov 6, 2002, 07:49 PM

Ok first as i can see your not into the harware scene:

The psu is the power supply unit.
Now if you have to clean that i suggest you carefully unplug every thing its connected to and take it outside cause that baby will make more dust than a sandstorm on the Sahara.

Second.

If you do decide to unplug fan by fan to listen to them make sure you leave the cpu till last as you dont want your CPU without cooling for too long.

THird if you arent 1000% sure about doing this stuff get someone else to do it

Nov 5, 2002, 08:59 PM	#1
RobberDucky DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	noisy hard disk during boot hi guys, i hope you can all be kind enough to assist me in this situation. It's pretty straightforward; whenever I turn on my computer after it's been off for about 30 mins or more (i.e. everything cools down), something in my computer becomes really noisy. I took off the casing and cleaned the fan with compressed air, so i'm thinking it must be just the hard disk spinning very noisily or something (i'm not good with hardware at all, i don't even know how hard disks really work). In any case, can you guys and gals offer me some form of solution or support? Thanks. __________________ Ducks go quack. Don't question things like that.

Nov 5, 2002, 09:35 PM	Thread Starter #3
RobberDucky DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	i can't tell what's exactly making the noise, i don't know how i can verify that...but i'm fairly sure it's the hard drive. I also don't know what kind of hd i have, all i know is it is a 75 gb, 7200rpm ata 100, 3.5 inch drive. The noise almost definitely does not come from my cd or dvd drive. thanks again __________________ Ducks go quack. Don't question things like that.

Nov 6, 2002, 02:39 AM	Thread Starter #5
RobberDucky DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 72 Rep Power: 0	i cleaned the big fan and the little motherboard fan with compressed air thoroughly...is the big fan the power fan? __________________ Ducks go quack. Don't question things like that.

Nov 5, 2002, 09:11 PM	#2
GREEKRAGE Guest Posts: n/a	You sure it isnt the CD or DVD drives ?? If its the Hard Drive try defragmenting it . Can you also tell us what type of HardDrive it is ??

Nov 5, 2002, 09:53 PM	#4
gigtech DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	It is your power's fan. Almost very certain of it.

Nov 6, 2002, 04:11 AM	#7
~~Sourcer_2002~~ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana , USA Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 0	i belive he is refering to the PSU also try try unpluging the fans and see the noise is still made the fans my be just going bad also unplug all you stuff that you dont need connected i.e. cd-rom heat-sink fan other system fans.....then turn it on and see if it makes the sound

Nov 6, 2002, 06:54 PM	#8
Ryoko American Soldier Join Date: May 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,725 Rep Power: 0	if it is only noisy during boot up, and quiets down after a few minutes, it is definitely a fan. the easiest way to find out is to stop each fan individually by unplugging or holding them with your finger.

Nov 6, 2002, 07:49 PM	#9
GREEKRAGE Guest Posts: n/a	Ok first as i can see your not into the harware scene: The psu is the power supply unit. Now if you have to clean that i suggest you carefully unplug every thing its connected to and take it outside cause that baby will make more dust than a sandstorm on the Sahara. Second. If you do decide to unplug fan by fan to listen to them make sure you leave the cpu till last as you dont want your CPU without cooling for too long. THird if you arent 1000% sure about doing this stuff get someone else to do it