high pitched noise

[Spawn-Inc]

my new hard drive is making a high pitched sound and i have some questions.

1. it seems to be working just fine, so should i keep it, or return it? i have 2 of the same model (ST3250410AS) and its the newest of the two that makes the noise, not the first one i got.

2. if i keep it what can i put in front of them to block the noise? i was thinking a sheet of cardboard. and maybe some cloth.

[killergamer]

If you have lots of info then I don't know but if you don't have much to lose and you have warranty and I were I would get a new one because noise from HHD is NOT normal in anyway

[Spawn-Inc]

ya, i just didn't want to have to go down to the store again, it will be my third trip! i will just recopy all the info back to the older one. i still have 29 days left for a direct replacement so i will just go get a new one.

[Fuganater]

Just use the warranty while you have it. But if you don't there are kits for noise reduction.

This site talks about Acoustic Lining: http://www.nonoise.org/resource/pcnoise/poweroid/poweroid.htm

This one uses carpet padding: http://www.makeitsimple.com/projects/case_noise/index.shtml

And here is where you can buy the Acoustic Lining: http://www.qrdc.com/Quiet_Computer_PC_Parts/Acoustic_Insulation

-Fuga