Unusual sound from the PC and hard drive, not related to coil whine or fan noise.
Unusual sound from the PC and hard drive, not related to coil whine or fan noise.
Yesterday my computer started making unusual buzzing sounds, especially when it first turned on. It gets quieter a bit when I press on the side panel, but it becomes louder again once that's removed. The noise isn’t coming from the fans or coil whine, so it might be related to the hard drive. Anyone have any suggestions?
There’s a mechanical vibration coming from somewhere—possibly a fan or the hard drive. Double-check all your mounting screws are secure. If your case has a spinning drive, look for options to fit it using rubber bushings, which can cut down on vibrations passing through. You might also place rubber chair feet or a non-slip throw rug under the PC to further dampen movement. For extra peace of mind, use CrystalDiskInfo to review the SMART data of your hard drive—though it’s likely fine.
I modified a few cables on the right-side panel recently, possibly allowing something to contact the HDD and cause vibration. I’ll check that. The screws seem secure, so it’s unlikely that’s the issue. SMART appears normal.