MacBook makes strange noise?

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  1. L4Leonard, May 22, 2013

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    Everytime i open or boot my MacBook Pro (2011), it makes this wierd noise. Why and what could i be causing this? Could it be related to my optical drive (apparently) not working?

    Recording of the sound: http://cl.ly/0k1h1Q1h071m
     
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  2. simsaladimbamba, May 22, 2013

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    Yes, that is the optical disk drive (ODD) checking for inserted media, it is a normal sound for older Mac models, and as you say, your ODD is broken, the repetitive sound it makes is probably normal. You could remove the ODD if you want.
     
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  3. L4Leonard, May 22, 2013

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    Thanks! I just removed the OD. Guess ill have to invest in a new one ;(
     
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  4. simsaladimbamba, May 22, 2013

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    An external will hopefully suffice? They only cost around 30 €, a used or new S-ATA ODD compatible with your MBP might cost much more than that. And you can use any of the Optibay adapters out there to add a second HDD or an SSD.
     
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