HDD noises and potential problems?

[intrepkid21]

I have the newest 12" iBook G4 and I had it ordered with the 60gig HDD. The drive is a Fujitsu and seems to be running fine yet I can't help but notice the almost cricket-like chirp it makes when accessing data..though it also makes the traditional HDD grind..it's not a loud chirp..but it is noticable. I backed up all my data just in case...but does anyone have a clue about what I am describing?

[crazzyeddie]

Are you sure its the hard drive? Often portables will chirp when doing any data-intensive tasks due to the power nap function found in Apple machines.

[intrepkid21]

haha that could be, I'm not so sure that's why I'm asking..this is my first laptop...I did run the hardware check and it said everything checks out fine.

[JeDiBoYTJ]

yeah, i notice my powerbook sometimes will chirp a little, especially when waking from sleep, or doing other intense tasks. Its perfectly normal :)

[intrepkid21]

awesome, thanks guys..my ipod can now go back to being a music device rather than a backup device :)