G Guest Guest Apr 11, 2001 #1 I'm having some scratchy noise in my IBM 13.6G old HD and when that happens it slows down for a bit. Do you guys know what the problem that could be? Thanks.
I'm having some scratchy noise in my IBM 13.6G old HD and when that happens it slows down for a bit. Do you guys know what the problem that could be? Thanks.
L Lars_Coleman Distinguished Feb 9, 2001 1,019 0 19,280 Apr 11, 2001 #2 Replace it! The heads are dragging along the platters most likely! <font color=green>"Your call will be answered by the next available Tech Support representative"</font color=green>
Replace it! The heads are dragging along the platters most likely! <font color=green>"Your call will be answered by the next available Tech Support representative"</font color=green>
A Arrow Splendid Dec 31, 2007 4,089 0 22,780 Apr 12, 2001 #3 Since you say it's old... maybe it's nearing the end of its life. Rob Please visit <b><A HREF="http://www.ncix.com/shop/index.cfm?affiliateid=319048" target="_new">http://www.ncix.com/shop/index.cfm?affiliateid=319048</A></b>
Since you say it's old... maybe it's nearing the end of its life. Rob Please visit <b><A HREF="http://www.ncix.com/shop/index.cfm?affiliateid=319048" target="_new">http://www.ncix.com/shop/index.cfm?affiliateid=319048</A></b>
G Guest Guest Apr 12, 2001 #4 Lars is right on here, don't even run the machine until you install the new drive and are ready to transfer over the OS and data. Get a new drive!!!!!
Lars is right on here, don't even run the machine until you install the new drive and are ready to transfer over the OS and data. Get a new drive!!!!!