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27" iMac hard drive noise

I just picked up a 27" iMac with the 1 T HD. I can hear the hard drive any time the computer is "working". Took the first one back to the Apple store and exchanged it, thinking I had a defective machine. The replacement makes the same noise.
Anyone else having this issue? Are these things supposed to be this noisy?

imac

Posted on Nov 24, 2009 8:13 PM

594 replies

wcarlton

Level 1

10 points

Aug 12, 2010 9:55 AM in response to Bulldog Bobby

Anyone see this?

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3204

sounds like apple saying stuff makes noise get over it!
😟

puddytat

Level 1

8 points

Mar 13, 2012 10:20 AM in response to MichelA

Mine does not show up as eligible.

http://www.apple.com/support/imac-harddrive/

Paul_31

Level 6

14,222 points

Oct 14, 2012 4:19 AM in response to derekfromwishaw

Have a look here: http://www.apple.com/support/imac-harddrive/

Nov 25, 2009 12:31 PM in response to DrummerGS

I don't think you need to freak out. I can't tell the percentages of the faulty units, of course, but intuitively it looks like this launch has less issues than some earlier ones.

talmy0

Level 1

75 points

Nov 30, 2009 9:27 AM in response to Reuben Feffer

I also have a silent Seagate 1TB drive, ST31000528ASQ. It would be interesting if those with noisy drives posted the model number.

Onio-n

Level 1

51 points

Nov 30, 2009 11:14 AM in response to talmy0

Mines a Hitachi HDT721032SLA380 360Gb HDD and its loud, not hugely loud but can still be heard even with music on when using my iMac.

sobemen

Level 1

0 points

Nov 30, 2009 6:21 PM in response to ApplePogo

Thanks This makes sense.

Dec 1, 2009 12:06 AM in response to suzkid

....and the darn thing just crashed and froze me out.
was accessing a USB memory stick. 😟

k.panas

Level 1

0 points

Dec 3, 2009 6:06 AM in response to imracin68j

I bought a new 27" iMac Core2Duo model and I have also this Seagate drive issue - it's sooo loud!
It's my 8th mac and it's the first one that has a hard drive that is louder then iTunes 😟

Dec 15, 2009 9:49 PM in response to suzkid

Had the problem for the first few days but now my system is quiet.

Dec 21, 2009 6:32 AM in response to suzkid

same here !!!!!!

drarabia

Level 1

0 points

Dec 25, 2009 12:45 PM in response to imracin68j

imracin68j, That's it. This is exactly what I'm getting with my NEW iMac 21.5".
I will be dropping it into the store for a replacement tomorrow.
I surely think that this is a fan noise.

Dec 25, 2009 1:17 PM in response to Mel Beckman

Oh, and my machine is build week 51.

jlinjpn

Level 1

0 points

Dec 25, 2009 4:22 PM in response to DrummerGS

Wait! Give Apple time to sort out its problems. Don't be part of their beta tester's group, just wait. How long? I'd give them six months at least. Good luck....

meagain1

Level 1

24 points

Dec 27, 2009 12:24 AM in response to Cory Senecal

Mine grumbled, stopped for a couple weeks, and just a couple days ago... started up again. I have no idea why. I wonder if it has to do with physical position somehow.

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