I had exactly the same problem with my IBM Travelstar 10GT. I called IBM up and they said the drive bearings were going out. So, I sent the drive back for a free replacement, and now my 2400c is quiet again. Edward >Hey fellow DuoListers, > My PowerBook 2400c w/ Newer G3/512k and IBM MobileStor 6 Gig HD from MCE >has recently started giving me a lot of noise. It sounds kind of like a >computer fan with dust in it, if that helps at all. The noise is higher >pitched and louder than before, kind of oscillates pitch slowly, and also >sounds like the "electric" noise that comes out of an old fluorescent bulb >or a "bug zapper" (I thought it was the display at first) > I know it's the HD because the noise stops when I spin down the HD, and >the noise is definitely loudest under the left palm rest where the HD is. > If anyone knows a way to quiet this (very annoying) noise, I'd love to >know! > Thanks, > Chris Brubaker > ><>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< >Chris Brubaker >301 W. Southern Ave "Science without religion >Bucyrus, OH 44820 is lame; religion without >919-613-0303 science is blind." > -Albert Einstein >---------- >Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! >A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. >FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> >Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new "GRIPPIER" gripper pads! > | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 > >Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts >for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 > >PowerBook Guy is | Click here! >Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com > > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
