Computer Noises

Question

Switched from HP to Dell 9100 - just yesterday.  Computer has an almost constant low volume 'rumbling' noise coming from it!   Is this normal??    I am wanting to send it back but have not yet been able to connect with a 'live' support person yet!

shesagordie · Answer

Pierantonio.   No, it's not normal, it maybe the hard drive, a fan or even a part that has become dislodged during shipping, you could open the case and check.  But, as this is a new system, you could contact Dell  ASAP.   Bev. Message Edited by shesagordie on 07-17-2005 07:14 PM

HTT Good HT Bad · Answer

from what i have heared you have to set the hardrive to quiet in the BIOS

europa303 · Answer

My new 9100 has the loudest hard drive I've ever heard.  It's a Seagate Barracuda SATA 80 gig.  I have requested a replacement drive but have not received it yet after 9 days.   I suspect your rumbling is the hard drive.  The fan is a constant low drone, that could be your noise, but you would know if it is the hard disk from the activity.

europa303 · Answer

BTW, I tried setting the bios setting to Quiet and that made no difference.  I also tried the fast setting and ended going back to the original Bypass, which was the default setting.  None made a difference.

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