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Hard drive click + beep
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Had the "beep" on my 15" MBP with stock Hitachi 5400rpm drive.
Changed to an Intel SSD and the 'beep' is still there. Motion sensor is disabled thru Terminal too.
Here's a recording of my 'beep' (60KB):
Memo.m4a - 0.06MB.
Happens all the time during fresh power ups. Sometimes I get it during shutdowns, sometimes restarts and wake ups. Rarely during use.
Changed to an Intel SSD and the 'beep' is still there. Motion sensor is disabled thru Terminal too.
Here's a recording of my 'beep' (60KB):
Memo.m4a - 0.06MB.
Happens all the time during fresh power ups. Sometimes I get it during shutdowns, sometimes restarts and wake ups. Rarely during use.
Received 17" w/3.06, AG, 500@7200 today...
I have heard the beep 2 times while doing web browsing... The regular clicking of the head/drive is fine, but the beep....?!
I will contact Apple about this and see what they say. I really cant downgrade to the slower drive...
I have heard the beep 2 times while doing web browsing... The regular clicking of the head/drive is fine, but the beep....?!
I will contact Apple about this and see what they say. I really cant downgrade to the slower drive...
Sorry, I meant Superdrive (DL Burner etc...)
Just to make sure it is, press your eject button (top right), and a similar noise should follow.
-Z
Hey Guys,
I received my new 17", 3.06, 7200rpm MBP yesterday.
I've not heard a single click/beep yet - been on this baby for hours and hours too.
I received my new 17", 3.06, 7200rpm MBP yesterday.
I've not heard a single click/beep yet - been on this baby for hours and hours too.
I just noticed that on my 5400 rpm replacement unit, the HDD seems to be making a gurgling/burping/stuttering noise that was comparable (though much quieter) to the 7200 RPM unit.
It has no beeps though...
I am still trying to see if there are any freezes.
When you move the laptop around, there is a LOUD stuttering sound. I would guess this has something to do with the g-shock sensor securing the HDD. I don't know if it is normal, but I have never had this sound before on another computer.
It has no beeps though...
I am still trying to see if there are any freezes.
When you move the laptop around, there is a LOUD stuttering sound. I would guess this has something to do with the g-shock sensor securing the HDD. I don't know if it is normal, but I have never had this sound before on another computer.
Update: Received my MBP 7200 RPM couple days ago, only few beeps, no freezes. Been using it for five days now, just had the worst freeze ever. I couldn't even shut down my computer, it froze to the point where i had to hold down the power button longer than usual. Start up time takes longer than before.
Apple seriously needs to work out a solution here.
Apple seriously needs to work out a solution here.
brand new 2.83 500GB 7200RPM with beeps.
I thought I was going crazy until I googled and found more about this then I've ever seen for an issue. I really hope its firmware resolvable because I just spent about 7 hours installing software and preparing the new machine.
I thought I was going crazy until I googled and found more about this then I've ever seen for an issue. I really hope its firmware resolvable because I just spent about 7 hours installing software and preparing the new machine.
Wondering if those who've put a 3rd party 7,200rpm drive (e.g. the scorpio blue) in, if they've had any system freezes (from seconds to about half a minute). Kernel panics happening for me, but not sure what associated with. Replacement MBP should arrive today - here's to Apple HD Russian roulette...
5400 rpm clicks
Mine does not beep nor freezes but it makes really irritating clock ticking noise from the left side of the trackpad. I have also experienced start up failure twice after the clicking incident. Am I experiencing the same issue with everyone else or is it something different?
Mine does not beep nor freezes but it makes really irritating clock ticking noise from the left side of the trackpad. I have also experienced start up failure twice after the clicking incident. Am I experiencing the same issue with everyone else or is it something different?
So I just got my second replacement MBP, my third one total. The first thing I hear after pushing the power button is a beep. Then I go and do what made the last one freeze, which is run Verify Disk in Disk Utility and the entire computer froze for about a minute. And every time I wake this computer up from sleep I get a beep. I close the lid wait 10 seconds open the lid and get a beep every single time. I will be calling Apple and requesting yet another replacement and tell them that I want a computer without the G at the end of the HD model number. Or do you guys think I should just downgrade to the 320GB 7200RPM drive, or do those have the same problem?
Just called Apple they said the beep is normal and was built in to give an audio response to users and they did not anticipate it to be so annoying. Sounds like a bunch of bull to me. They also said Verify Disk freezing the entire computer was normal as well. I have completely had it with this computer.
Should I go 320GB at 7200RPM or 500GB at 5400RPM? I do a lot of video editing, which is why I went with the 500GB at 7200RPM, but since this drive is a POS what is the next be one for editing?
Thanks!
Just called Apple they said the beep is normal and was built in to give an audio response to users and they did not anticipate it to be so annoying. Sounds like a bunch of bull to me. They also said Verify Disk freezing the entire computer was normal as well. I have completely had it with this computer.
Should I go 320GB at 7200RPM or 500GB at 5400RPM? I do a lot of video editing, which is why I went with the 500GB at 7200RPM, but since this drive is a POS what is the next be one for editing?
Thanks!
I'm guessing you mean the Scorpio Black. I haven't had any freezes, clicks, or beeps whatsoever with mine.
I am really really really upset with apple. They may lose my buisness forever!
Got a replacement for my freezing/beeping seagate drive (another seagate) and wow! Problem happened on first boot up. The apple tech guy told me he's never heard of this problem, and that it is software, and blah blah. I'm Starting to get pissed. He refuses to do anything other than 'troubleshoot' software. I at least want a different HD!
Any suggestions?
Got a replacement for my freezing/beeping seagate drive (another seagate) and wow! Problem happened on first boot up. The apple tech guy told me he's never heard of this problem, and that it is software, and blah blah. I'm Starting to get pissed. He refuses to do anything other than 'troubleshoot' software. I at least want a different HD!
Any suggestions?
I am in the same boat, they told me it was normal for these computers. I am meeting with a genius so they can declare it DOA and I can get another one with a different drive.
Even my 5400 RPM unit is developing some beachball issues. It is making a sound like the clicking sound i...
My computer just froze with a beachball just now for 1 minute.
It makes a sound like the 7200 rpm unit with no beeps.
My 7200 RPM unit will not show the dual-boot option menu when I hold control on a restart now.
My computer just froze with a beachball just now for 1 minute.
It makes a sound like the 7200 rpm unit with no beeps.
My 7200 RPM unit will not show the dual-boot option menu when I hold control on a restart now.
hopefully I can save a few of you unnecessary wasted time and frustration.
after 2 nice long calls with AppleCare they weren't able to order a repair based on it not working properly because they said it's not a known issue and that beeps are sometimes common. (basically, it hasn't escalated to the point of being a big enough problem yet so more chatter on here the better.)
also, took it to local genius bar where I was told since it was CTO that it couldn't be returned, or exchanged for another unit and since the issue I was describing didn't seem like "abnormal behavior"(I'm not sure what is normal about hard drive's beeping) that they couldn't check it in.
I thought about ordering a new 500 GB non-seagate HD off NewEgg and then decided, y'know what, after this frustration, I'm sending it back. I demanded that I not pay any restocking fee because my unit was not functioning and they obliged.
bottom line, it's obviously going to escalate up the latter at some point very soon and there will be some sort of solution, firmware update or recall. until then, I'd wait to purchase one with the 7200 rpm drive and or return yours and wait until it's resolved. the headaches of going through all the repairs, tweaks, changes, waiting are greater then just holding off on a new computer until this sorts itself.
after 2 nice long calls with AppleCare they weren't able to order a repair based on it not working properly because they said it's not a known issue and that beeps are sometimes common. (basically, it hasn't escalated to the point of being a big enough problem yet so more chatter on here the better.)
also, took it to local genius bar where I was told since it was CTO that it couldn't be returned, or exchanged for another unit and since the issue I was describing didn't seem like "abnormal behavior"(I'm not sure what is normal about hard drive's beeping) that they couldn't check it in.
I thought about ordering a new 500 GB non-seagate HD off NewEgg and then decided, y'know what, after this frustration, I'm sending it back. I demanded that I not pay any restocking fee because my unit was not functioning and they obliged.
bottom line, it's obviously going to escalate up the latter at some point very soon and there will be some sort of solution, firmware update or recall. until then, I'd wait to purchase one with the 7200 rpm drive and or return yours and wait until it's resolved. the headaches of going through all the repairs, tweaks, changes, waiting are greater then just holding off on a new computer until this sorts itself.
+1
Apple has the worst customer service ever. This is like dealing with a used car dealership.
You would think after all the complaints and replacements, that someone would acknowledge the problem.
3rd replacement just started having click beeps, clicks, just after i had uncrossed fingers and started installing apps to shift over to it. Haven't even really stretched it at all. Off to test for freezing issues on normal load. If it does, it's going to get joly well replaced, i'll take a 5,400rpm stock drive & customer care europe will
Bigevil - I think people are still getting lots of different messages from Apple, depending on who they speak to and how. Your genius bar BS'ed you. Beeping from hard drives is anything but normal.
NovemberWhiskey - that's the troubling thing - that the issue isn't just the hard drive for some of us - that those getting 20-30 or more beachballing freezes is a HD issue beyond just the HD itself perhaps.
I guess those who've already had 1 replacement have more of a case with any issues with 2nd replacement I guess
Bigevil - I think people are still getting lots of different messages from Apple, depending on who they speak to and how. Your genius bar BS'ed you. Beeping from hard drives is anything but normal.
NovemberWhiskey - that's the troubling thing - that the issue isn't just the hard drive for some of us - that those getting 20-30 or more beachballing freezes is a HD issue beyond just the HD itself perhaps.
Did they actually say that? What is the audio response a response to then?? Verify Disk effectively shutting you out of the MBP for a bit and behaving similar to a freezing PC is normal though.
I guess those who've already had 1 replacement have more of a case with any issues with 2nd replacement I guess
^ They did actual tell me that and whole bunch of other bull (I called the person who said it was an audio response a lier). When they escalated me to a tier two person, he stopped jerking me around and said he knew about the beep, it's DOA, and he'd get me a replacement.
I switched to a 5400RPM drive and hopefully my 4th MBP will get here and not have any problems. If I really want a 7200RPM drive I'll upgrade it myself so I know I get the model without the g-force sensor that is causing these problem.
They have really tested my patience, making me wait a month for a working computer. I've gone from being an Apple fanboy to hesitant to recommend Apple to anyone. If you could get OSX without buying a Mac I probably would.
I switched to a 5400RPM drive and hopefully my 4th MBP will get here and not have any problems. If I really want a 7200RPM drive I'll upgrade it myself so I know I get the model without the g-force sensor that is causing these problem.
They have really tested my patience, making me wait a month for a working computer. I've gone from being an Apple fanboy to hesitant to recommend Apple to anyone. If you could get OSX without buying a Mac I probably would.
OMG i hate apple
Finally got a call back from the 'tech' rep. He's still telling me that he can't do anything about the HD because it's a software issue. They are lying to me, and they lost a customer. Gonna return the computer. Hope you all have better luck!
Finally got a call back from the 'tech' rep. He's still telling me that he can't do anything about the HD because it's a software issue. They are lying to me, and they lost a customer. Gonna return the computer. Hope you all have better luck!
Anybody know if I have 14 or 30 days to return?
Finally got a call back from the 'tech' rep. He's still telling me that he can't do anything about the HD because it's a software issue. They are lying to me, and they lost a customer. Gonna return the computer. Hope you all have better luck!