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ZL1AJG > PC 02.04.05 11:08l 57 Lines 1818 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: MY PC WHINES ON COLD BOOT!
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From: ZL1AJG@ZL1UX.#20.NZL.OC
To : PC@WW
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> For about the last 18 months the HDD on my desktop pc has been producing a
> terrible whining or grinding type noise for about the first 30 - 60 secs
> on a cold boot..
>
> It now appears to be getting worse as I hear a 'wheezing' noise also every
> few seconds' OK so the HDD is dieing I thought so I buy a new 300GB one
> and
> oddly the same situation with this brand new drive so why I am wondering ?
>
> Before anyone asks yes it is definatly coming from the HDD, I have put my
> ear to it even! Plus yes everything works 100% So what on earth could
> cause this, is the motherboard and / or the IDE cables ?? ...very strange.
It is possible that the CPU fan is maybe the cause, as sometimes they get
a bit out of balance with dust buildup, or slightly dry in the bearing, or
it could be the fan in the PSU doing the same thing. I have struck both of
these with various PC's, and sometimes it is a frifhtening sound. This one
at present cycles into a minor hum/vibration sound. I suspect the CPU
fan.
The CPU fan is often near the HDD so unless it is seen inside and
identified, then misdiagnosos could result. PSU fan is further away, but
the sound transfer through the case cuold lead to the same conlusion.
Opening the case will enable you to more closely pinpoint the culprit.
73 de Allen, ZL1AJG @ ZL1UX
Cambridge, N.Z. RF72RC
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73 de Allen, Cambridge, N-------.Z. RF72RC
ZL1AJG @ ZL1UX
allengilbert@clear.net.nz
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