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Toshiba 40gig 5400rpm= super loud clicking???
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bstone
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Mar 23, 2003, 02:00 AM
 
I just replaced my stock 10gig HD for my Pismo 400 with a Toshiba 40gig 5400rpm 16mb buffer (model number MK4019GAX). It has speeded us OS X very very nicely and I am happy with the extra space (but not about losing 8gig to OS 9, argh).

Problem: The hard drive constantly makes this LOUD and ANNOYING clicking. It occurs whenever I do anything remotely processor intensive. While copying mp3s from a CD, it clicked nonstop. AHhh!!! Make it stop!!!

Is this normal? If it is I am sending it back and getting something that is silent!! I will say that the machine is silent whenever it is just sitting there doing nothing...much quieter than the stock 10gig.

Anyone?
     
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Mar 24, 2003, 10:09 AM
 
Loud clicking noise is not normal, especially when you bought a new one. Normally the HD dies shortly after these first symptoms. Get it back and have it exchanged!


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bradoesch
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Mar 24, 2003, 12:16 PM
 
I agree with euphras about returning the drive.

Wow, a 16 MB cache. I've never seen such a large cache before, and being a little skeptical I checked Toshiba's site. Neat!
     
   
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