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stagaz

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Sep 1, 2008
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last couple of days
my macbook every couple of minutes emits a noise akin to something being scanned.....last about 5 seconds


any pointers much appreciated
 

alphaod

macrumors Core
Feb 9, 2008
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NYC
I would say hard drive too, and I wouldn't worry about it. I have that too.
 

ahaley1986

macrumors member
Feb 23, 2008
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i can hear my hard drive almost as if the fan is running at 2500 to 3000 rpm, but i never have the sound you hear.
 

stagaz

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Sep 1, 2008
2
0
cheers for replies
sound comes from the center and yes does sound like the initialising sound
 
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