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Strange Noise - Lacie d2 HD + PowerBook G4
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I just bought a Lacie d2 "triple" 250GB external HD to use with my 15' Powerbook G4 (running Tiger). Everything seems fine except, when I connect the drive, the Powerbook makes an annoying high-pitched "screeching"/"buzzing" sound. The sound in question is definitely coming from the Powerbook, not the drive (which makes different noises), and it happens whether I use FW 400 or 800. It is quite loud, and it stops as soon as I unmount the HD.
Does anyone know what might be causing the noise? Could it be damaging the computer? Is there any way I can make it stop?
I would really appreciate any suggestions!
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I can remember such kind of sound happening with an old Pismo and a LaCie d2 FireWire 400 Hard Disk drive, I think it also happened to me with my previous 17 inches Al PB… but there is not much I can say, I have attached the same LaCie d2 FW hard drive to the Pismo to transfer some files and I didn't hear such sound, the 17" PB isn't any longer with me.
Sorry not being more helpful…
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Oh well, does it happen with all the PowerBook's FireWire ports ?
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Originally Posted by angelmb
Oh well, does it happen with all the PowerBook's FireWire ports ?
Yes, I've tried it with both the FW 400 and 800 ports and it makes the noise...
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That's strange. I have the same, but the 300GB model, and have no issues. The only noise I hear when I plug in the FW800 is the external making a sound (like a high-speed whirr) and then after that its quiet (with the occasional whirr from time to time). Definitely does not seem normal!
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15" Powerbook G4 | 1.67, 1.5gb, 128VRAM, SD
20" iMac | 2.66, 2gb, HD 2600
Dell 2408WFP
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Originally Posted by asodamiac
Definitely does not seem normal!
That makes me a bit reluctant to use it, in case it is harmful for the computer. I wonder whether it is a Lacie or an Apple issue?
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=/ i just started noticing this on mine the other day for a while, than it stoped. lacie 300 gig
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I have a hi pitched whin comming from the infrared port when I try to power up my G3 powerbook wallstreet. No chime or display only whin when power turned on. Any ideas on what this might be?
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Originally Posted by brassplayersrock
=/ i just started noticing this on mine the other day for a while, than it stoped.
I just tried connecting it by the USB 2 port, and it doesn't make the noise.
I've seen some threads on audio forums about "firewire noise" (e.g. http://www.recordingproject.com/bbs/...c.php?p=91137) - Could it be a flaw of Firewire itself that having a device connected sometimes makes a noise? (Is this what is called "chirping"?)
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Last edited by catominor; Aug 2, 2006 at 08:15 AM.
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