27" iMac hard drive noise

Well, by standard configuration they mean not-build-to-order. I have a standard configuration iMac, I think. It is not custom configured.

Tommy,

What kind of noise does your ST31000528AS make?

Hey tomorrowsjoe,

Curious about your hard drive model. Can you share?

Thanks

jaister1981, can you tell your exact WD model name here? does it have FALS in name? cause FALS drive is definitely not silent. I believe the most silent drive in 2011 imacs is 512 gb WD.

unfortunately, firewire SSD drives are also expensive as ****

even 120 GB

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827862-REG/Glyph_Technologies_PG50SB_120_1 20_GB_PortaGig50_SSD.html

I'm starting to believe that they won't fix this issue and instead will market more those Super iSilent SDD drives.

Done and Done...... Let hope comrade! 😉

here is also a post very close to your problem

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1100159

I haven't noticed any difference in speed, just blissful quietude. :-)

Wasn't there a recall for this? I've got mine replaced at no cost last year.

- Michel

Michel,

No, I've checked this already (entered the serial number of my mac) and the recall doesn't effect me.

Cheers Leo,

If you have any success with your complaint you can let us all know through this forum.

Derek.

Hi Derek,

I will post the reply soon! I'm going through a smooth escalation via the Premium Reseller and their managers!

I will let you know for sure.

cheers,

M

Apple is extending the replacement of Seagates in those iMacs that qualify! Mine does so hopefully I will have less noise.

Can you give me some more information on this replacement and where to look?

The last time I checked I didn't qualify.

Derek.