Sudden, loud, 'whirring' noise? Elephant model: Has anyone else had this issue or found a method of fixing it?
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You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCY My penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not soldered, just attaches to a pair of pins on the control board,) plug in the new fan and replace the screws. Seriously, a monkey could do it.
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I had same problem after about 2+ years ownership - one day it became incredibly noisy. It was distracting and not easy to work!So I did what any young scholar of my X/Millenial generation would do - googled it.Fix ended up being the fan/spindle requiring a few drops/helpings of di-electric grease. Read up on the process here (best version I found to take it apart): http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/toshiba-u945-s4390-disassembly.759534/
968108
Mine isn't silent, but isn't horrible. Sounds like an issue to bring up with manufacturer. They might replace the unit.
2097067
It depends, some are noisy, but if its a "click" or a tapping sound then I would worry. COntact WD if you have concerns, they are very nice and helpful and they have a great return/ exchange service.
449070
Sorry to hear that. It sounds like a defect. I haven't had any problem with mine. I think I've had it over a year now. Good luck.
313446
I had the same exact issue and from my research it appears as if the hmmm signifies that the unit is not longer functioning properly and need to be replaced. Sorry my answer probably isn't as technical as you would like but that's what it boils down to.
65017
Mine started making a high pitched, loud, random squeak after about a year- just beyond warranty of course. I've written the company but no response yet- I've changed the filters and kept the unit really clean- very frustrating...
1790878
My machine has developed the same noise. The old machine I had also had a rubbing noise at the flywheel. I have used this machine heavily for the last six months.It still runs fine. I use music to mask the noise. Its not noticable.
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My elephant too. I contacted the company. They said if you have the reciept, to email them and they will send you an email response with shipping address, etc. and they will send a replacement part. You likely need an entirely new base/body of the elephant. You will need to clip the wire and send it in with the reciept (less than 1yr so it is under warranty). Or, if you don't want to do all that, they told me I could return it to the store to return or exchange it. I think a trip tp the store sounds best.
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I am hearing the motor too along with the white noise... I wonder if it's normal or if my unit has a defect.
1906906
Hi, Haven't had ours for long enough to have any problems. However, knowing what little I know about electrical heating elements, if it's making noise that's probably not a good sign. Would take the time to send it in either for repair or replacement. These aren't complicated devices, but the potential for fire is always lurking the background. Don't want to overkill, but wouldn't take any chances... Jay Miller
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Our motor is very loud for about 5 minutes and then we can hit the unit and it goes back to it's normal quiet state. I think the motor is about to burn out, but hitting it seems to work for now. We were out of warranty when it began, so I never pursued a fix.
313445
sounds like it has a problem, there should be no noise coming from unit, contact manufacturer or place of purchase.
1822403
I have a 37" Magnavox and I thought the noise was just due to buying a Maganvox rather than a Sony or some other popular name brand. Turns out I was wrong I guess. Either way the sound makes me want to kill myself and I just might if it persists for much longer. Someone please post something that will describe a way to make the ringing stop, before it's too late.
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Did anyone read the manual? The fan is not a defect -- it expressly says on page 47 of the XBR4 manual in the troubleshooting section... "Condition: There is a whirring noise, Explanation: This is the sound of the internal fans of the TV. It is not a malfunction."
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I also bought this laptop recently and am also hearing the strange hard drive noise. It's like a squeaking sound. As long as the hard drive functions well it's not an issue, but if this is a precursor to hard drive failure then I'd be worried.
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We have actually experienced the same issue with the banging sound. It isn't consistent from use to use or even within one session. It doesn't appear to alter the performance, but it is certainly annoying. It isn't clear what the cause is so I'm hoping it isn't causing internal damage to the machine.