[SOLVED] Can i put a cloth under the HDD?

[tfs7]

A week ago I realized that my computer was making a weird and loud noise, and later I realized that it was caused by the HDD vibration against the case, so I decided to put a microfiber cloth under the HDD to cover this sound. Is it okay to have it there with the pc on?

 

[lvt]

A week ago I realized that my computer was making a weird and loud noise, and later I realized that it was caused by the HDD vibration against the case, so I decided to put a microfiber cloth under the HDD to cover this sound. Is it okay to have it there with the pc on?

Not a good idea as your HDD need ventilation.

Check the screws, there might be some loose screws that caused the vibration.

 

[geofelt]

You can suspend the HDD with rubber bands.
There are other methods.

 

[punkncat]

According to your mounting options, there are some rubber grommets, typically used on a bottom mount that is keyed such that you put the drive (grommets) into the holes and then push down to lock in place. That manner of mounting does a great job of isolating vibrations.

I would be concerned both that the microfiber could build static and/or the possibility that it could be a fire hazard.

 

[popatim]

For the drive bays that screw directly into the drives. Run small piece of electrical tape before & after the screw holes on the drive itself. Right along the metal frame that the screw holes are part of.
Easily identified on this laptop sized harddrive.
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