topic Clunking Hard Disk (PCG-TR1MP) in PCs & Accessories

Clunking Hard Disk (PCG-TR1MP)

cosmicsoldier — Mon, 01 Mar 2004 15:22:41 GMT

Hello

I have a new Vaio PCG-TR1MP.

My hard disk is making a clunking sound when it is not in use. (ie the power is on and the machine is just idling) The clunking noise is the same sound as when I shutdown the PC.

I read somewhere that the clunking may be the hard disk parking to conserve energy.
Could this be right? Or could it be something else?

Either way. Is there anything I can do to stop it? The clunking noise is driving me nuts!!!

Besides the clunking the HD seems fine.

Thanks
CS

Clunking Hard Disk (PCG-TR1MP)

kee-lo_ — Mon, 01 Mar 2004 15:24:17 GMT

I think it's quite normal, nothing much you can do about it.

solution

cpdunbar — Tue, 06 Apr 2004 18:51:31 GMT

this can be solved if you have the drive below. Follow this link to HP's website.

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/Armada/us/download/18539.html

You need a firmware upgrade for the disk drive - probably a hitachi DK23CA-20 or 30 or 40.

Follow the instructions listed on that page - including how to check that your drive is a hitachi DK23CA

YOu can also find this fix on dell's website, sony's... not sure.

This worked for me...