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I'm guessing its an external hard drive.
Hitting sensitive electronic equipment like a hard drive is hardly a good way to fix anything. You risk having the read arm crash, and then bye bye data.
I would have to agree edfair, sounds like the fan is becoming loose. Try taking apart the case, and see if you can tighten any scrwes that might be loose around the fan.
If not, then maybe its time for a new hard drive. as it would seem this one is on its way out.
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Hitting sensitive electronic equipment like a hard drive is hardly a good way to fix anything. You risk having the read arm crash, and then bye bye data.
I would have to agree edfair, sounds like the fan is becoming loose. Try taking apart the case, and see if you can tighten any scrwes that might be loose around the fan.
If not, then maybe its time for a new hard drive. as it would seem this one is on its way out.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
An out-of-control HDD hardly sounds like a prop plane. The fact that you whacked it and it stopped indicates edfair has it nailed. I had a PSU fan that did the same thing, turned out to be a small piece of debris in the air flow pattern.
I also agree with vacunita, a hard drive is a terrible thing to smack! Especially while running! Cease and desist this behavior immediately! Unless you want to end up in forum528
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Tony
I also agree with vacunita, a hard drive is a terrible thing to smack! Especially while running! Cease and desist this behavior immediately! Unless you want to end up in forum528
Tony
It's unclear to me whether defreib is whacking the computer case or the casing of the hard drive itself!! Whichever is not good, and needs investigating before significant problems occur.
If it's a fan bearing as has been suggested, it should not be too difficult to identify which one it is once the case is opened...
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If it's a fan bearing as has been suggested, it should not be too difficult to identify which one it is once the case is opened...
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Thanks for the support guy's. Haven't had the opportunity to take it apart yet, the noise currently is not present.But I doubt it's coming from the fan. That would be way to simple. I suspect the hard drive will malfunction eventually. How do I determine what kind of hard drive to install?
As far as whacking goes, I know it's not a good thing but sometimes frustration takes over. And I am hitting the computer case.
As far as whacking goes, I know it's not a good thing but sometimes frustration takes over. And I am hitting the computer case.
Whacking is common enough that they have given it a name. So people don't get upset just call it percussive maintenance.
There is a label on the drive that will get you into the ballpark on the replacement. But don't expect that you'll find an exact replacement. At the speed of change in the industry you'll probably end up with something larger.
Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
There is a label on the drive that will get you into the ballpark on the replacement. But don't expect that you'll find an exact replacement. At the speed of change in the industry you'll probably end up with something larger.
Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
defreib,
Given that you could "pop", "smack", "bellow" your case, and the noise stop, that sounds to be most certainly a fan.![[smile]](/data/assets/smilies/smile.gif "[smile] [smile]")
Best way to check and verify what is causing the noise is to open up your case the next time it happens (if possible) while it's still running. Of course, be careful, and don't be sliding your knees or feet around on thick carpet or anything while doing this.![[wink]](/data/assets/smilies/wink.gif "[wink] [wink]")
And if it ended up being the fan, but you replaced the hard drive, you'd end up putting way more time and money into it than you'd need. You can replace the fan for next to nothing for a cheap one, or even a really good one for $15 or even less!
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Given that you could "pop", "smack", "bellow" your case, and the noise stop, that sounds to be most certainly a fan.
Best way to check and verify what is causing the noise is to open up your case the next time it happens (if possible) while it's still running. Of course, be careful, and don't be sliding your knees or feet around on thick carpet or anything while doing this.
And if it ended up being the fan, but you replaced the hard drive, you'd end up putting way more time and money into it than you'd need. You can replace the fan for next to nothing for a cheap one, or even a really good one for $15 or even less!
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I have to agree It sounds like a fan weether PSU, CPU or just plain old case fan. I have never had a hard drive make the noise you discribe. Or it could be a CD in the drive those I have run for no aparent reason.
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Once more, I agree, the fan is most likely the culprit. Whacking the computer case, would shake the fan and stop it from making the noise. The drive would not stop making a noise whatever it would be by whacking the computer case.
As has been suggested open your computer case, and look inside when its making the noise, i bet its either the fan or something getting in the way of it like a cable causing the noise.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
As has been suggested open your computer case, and look inside when its making the noise, i bet its either the fan or something getting in the way of it like a cable causing the noise.
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Ignorance is not necessarily Bliss, case in point:
Unknown has caused an Unknown Error on Unknown and must be shutdown to prevent damage to Unknown.
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Thanks for all the input gang.The noise finally re-appeared and I thought I replaced the correct fan BUT upon further inspection the noise is coming from the power supply(fan). Do I need to replace the entire PS or can I replace the fan attached TO THE ps? The part number is PS-5251-2DS.
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Depends on your skill level. Once the power supply is out (4 to 6 screws) it is an additional 2 to 4 to get the PS open and 4 screws for the fan.
If you decide to try it, get a ball-bearing equipped fan, cover the innards of the power supply with newspaper so you won't contact any potential voltage sources while you are working, pull the old one and clip the wires long enough to have slack to connect to the new fan, then put the new one in, and connect it up.
Most switching power supplies have drained down by the time you get the case open but it is always possible something has gone wrong and you want to keep your hands out of the potential hot stuff.
Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
If you decide to try it, get a ball-bearing equipped fan, cover the innards of the power supply with newspaper so you won't contact any potential voltage sources while you are working, pull the old one and clip the wires long enough to have slack to connect to the new fan, then put the new one in, and connect it up.
Most switching power supplies have drained down by the time you get the case open but it is always possible something has gone wrong and you want to keep your hands out of the potential hot stuff.
Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.
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Glad to hear you found the problem. If the fan size is identical yes you may use it just make sure the airflow is in the correct direction. But I would recommend a brand-new ball-bearing fan...very cheap and you'll be sure not to have this problem again.
Also please note Ed's warning about working inside PSUs...DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING!!!
Tony
Also please note Ed's warning about working inside PSUs...DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING!!!
Tony
defreib,
Did you get to get this nipped in the bud, and if so, what did you end up doing? If not, PLEASE BE CAREFUL. If you're not 100% sure you can be extremely careful with opening that power supply, then just go and buy a new one. You can get a good one (so long as you don't need something like 600 or 700+ WATTs for $30 to $50 on NewEgg.com - maybe even a little less after mail-in rebates, currently.
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"If to err is human, then I must be some kind of human!" -Me
Did you get to get this nipped in the bud, and if so, what did you end up doing? If not, PLEASE BE CAREFUL. If you're not 100% sure you can be extremely careful with opening that power supply, then just go and buy a new one. You can get a good one (so long as you don't need something like 600 or 700+ WATTs for $30 to $50 on NewEgg.com - maybe even a little less after mail-in rebates, currently.
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"If to err is human, then I must be some kind of human!" -Me
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