[grkgus]

I just got my raptor in today and i was happy. I finally got my new system up and running but i am hearing weird grinding noises from the drive. I know this is not normal for 7200 drives, is this normal for this one?

Thanks

 

[hks85]

grinding? i know my raptors are louder then my Samsung but grinding? im not sure what your talking about

 

[grkgus]

It sounds like when a drive goes bad. Its a slight grinding noise.

 

[Mikey122687]

RMA it, that doesn't sound right

Both my raptors are noiseless

 

[grkgus]

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Originally Posted by Mikey122687 RMA it, that doesn't sound right Both my raptors are noiseless

Should i call Western Digital or ZIPZOOMFLY?

 

[alexisd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by grkgus I just got my raptor in today and i was happy. I finally got my new system up and running but i am hearing weird grinding noises from the drive. I know this is not normal for 7200 drives, is this normal for this one? Thanks

Yes mine are a bit noise.But I liked/lol.That's the speed of force.Na not really is just a bit.I really can't heard sometimes.

 

[Mikey122687]

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Originally Posted by grkgus Should i call Western Digital or ZIPZOOMFLY?

If you just got it from ZZF, then call them for a replacement. I never have to return for a replacement from ZZF so i don't know how long it takes.

 

[grkgus]

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Originally Posted by Mikey122687 If you just got it from ZZF, then call them for a replacement. I never have to return for a replacement from ZZF so i don't know how long it takes.

Thanks man. I will give them a call tomorrow. Im guessing they dont send you one first to make an image right?

 

[Sideburns]

Probably went bad. Grinding is a very bad sound...always.

 

[Mikey122687]

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Originally Posted by grkgus Thanks man. I will give them a call tomorrow. Im guessing they dont send you one first to make an image right?

well thats why i RMA mine from Western Digital themselves. I selected the Advance RMA which require me to enter my CC number. They ship first, i ship back later (30 Days).

 

[grkgus]

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Originally Posted by Mikey122687 well thats why i RMA mine from Western Digital themselves. I selected the Advance RMA which require me to enter my CC number. They ship first, i ship back later (30 Days).

Ill do that instead. There is no way i can wait. Thanks again.

 

[aman200]

what does rma actuallt mean....i see it alot be got no clue wot it means

thanks

 

[Negotiator]

Return Materials Authorization

 

[Yraen]

Return Merchandise Agreement, I believe

 

[rottenotto]

ALMOST... Return Merchandise Authorization.

 

[aman200]

faulty good can be returned kinda thing...thanks
wd send you one then you send the faulty one back after...does this cost?

 

[hvacgaspiping]

Mine`s noiseless. The cooler on it is louder than the drive, and the cooler you can barely hear. RMA your WD.

 

[stormlobster]

i dunno guys, when I am doing stuff like virus scan or installing an OS my Raptor X will make a kind of grinding noise but its not like the sound a dying hard drive makes. Grinding isn't really the best word to describe the sound but it is the only word I can think of.

 

[grkgus]

I have RMA two drivers this is my third. They all make the same noise. You just have to live with it.

 

[grunion]

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Originally Posted by grkgus I have RMA two drivers this is my third. They all make the same noise. You just have to live with it.

You have RMA'd 2 Raptors because of grinding noises?
Sounds to me like your mounting method, maybe a vibration you're hearing.
My Raptors may hum or whirr but never make grinding sounds.