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Q: HDD makes clack noise in HDD caddy at Restart, Shutdown(Just on Windows)!

Hello everyone,

I have a big problem with my MacBook Pro 13 'mid of 2010 (7.1). When I select MacOsX in bootcamp in Windows as startup disk and then reboot with the setting, the hard drive makes in the Caddy a "click" noise. The drive won't turn off correctly. While the MacBook Pro restarts the hard drive should not make noises like that. Earlier before I had the problem with the hard drive cable (which is why I have decided for the Caddy) I hadn't that problem. On actual disk connection is no disk, since the Cable is broken. If I use the hard drive on its original connection there is  no problem with shutting down with Windows. Now, what is the problem? Has anyone else so a caddy in his Macbook and operates Windows? I have not that problem in Mac Os X. Jus in Windows!!!

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5), 7.1

Posted on Jul 2, 2016 1:25 AM

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Q: HDD makes clack noise in HDD caddy at Restart, Shutdown(Just on Windows)!

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Jul 2, 2016 3:18 AM in response to MacBookPro13mid2010
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    Jul 2, 2016 3:18 AM in response to MacBookPro13mid2010

    Is the physical location of the HDD where the DVD drive is located?  Do I assume there is no HDD in the HDD location? 

     

    A properly functioning HDD should produce 'whirring' noises, no 'clacks'.  That would indicate a defect and the HDD should be replaced.  I trust you have a backup.

     

    Ciao.

  • by MacBookPro13mid2010,

    MacBookPro13mid2010 MacBookPro13mid2010 Jul 2, 2016 6:37 AM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    Jul 2, 2016 6:37 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

    The HDD is okay! It has no problems. Yes in the DVD bay. There is no HDD in the HDD location.

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Jul 2, 2016 8:41 AM in response to MacBookPro13mid2010
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    Jul 2, 2016 8:41 AM in response to MacBookPro13mid2010

    MacBookPro13mid2010 wrote:

     

    The HDD is okay! It has no problems.

    A properly operating HDD should be nearly silent.  If you put your ear close to it, you should be able to detect the spinning sound.  Anything else makes the HDD suspect so I cannot concur that it has no problems.  The only other noise maker that you have in the MBP is the fan.  Perhaps an Apple Hardware Test is in order, but that will not test the HDD but will test the fan.

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201257

     

    Note that an error free AHT is not conclusive.

     

    Ciao.

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    MacBookPro13mid2010 MacBookPro13mid2010 Jul 2, 2016 12:06 PM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    Jul 2, 2016 12:06 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

    I had not got these problems in the original bay of the HDD. But now in the HDD optibay. I think that it is a driver issue of windows. If I shut down on Windows, the HDD IN THE OPTIBAY makes clack and my mac turns off after 3 minutes the HDD made clack. But in Os X the HDD in the optibay turns off properly and there is no problem. I have just one HDD in my Macbook.The system HDD is in the optibay. In the original bay is any HDD because the HDD-flex cable broke down and that was the 3rd one and I will not buy any because they are too expensive. So I think that it was enough information for that my HDD is OKAY. But how can I make Windows shut down the system in the optibay properly. Windows is installed on the HDD in the optibay too!!!

  • by MacBookPro13mid2010,

    MacBookPro13mid2010 MacBookPro13mid2010 Jul 2, 2016 12:10 PM in response to OGELTHORPE
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    Jul 2, 2016 12:10 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

    While operating on Windows there is no clack noise. But when I shutdown.

  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Jul 2, 2016 3:24 PM in response to MacBookPro13mid2010
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    Jul 2, 2016 3:24 PM in response to MacBookPro13mid2010

    Since you have decided to place your operating HDD in the DVD drive area, you have a modified MBP.  Also since you are not willing to install the HDD in it's designed location, you are removing a possible test procedure to determine if the current location has anything to do with the phenomenon that is occurring.  Unfortunately I cannot think of any additional thoughts and approaches that I can offer you.

     

    I suggest that you try to see if a technician at an Apple store genius bar would be willing to assist you.  Due to the modification, they may decline.

     

    Ciao.