I just received it and started using it. I hear a slight swishing sound that I think is coming from the cable, does it need WD-40 already?
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I have no idea. You may want to try calling a local sporting goods vendor (such as Dick's Sporting Goods) and ask them for advice.
54673
Mine seems to be fine but if needed, I would sand it a bit and put some oil on it. I don't think I'd opt for WD-40 since it's used for my food... just a bit of vegetable oil would probably do the trick. It will get smoother with use too.
496502
I sprayed my winding mechanism with WD 40 when it was fully extended. Never had a problem after.Baron
1404273
Sorry, I do not know. Mine doesn't have that problem. Perhaps the cable or the connector is damaged?
457878
I had the same issue while using the D5, after asking a technical expert I found that moving the cables out of the opening behind the Mac and routing them down and into the D5 the noise was greatly reduced.
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Yes I did, I put WD-40 on the metal rods and after using it several times is has stopped squeaking.
493476
No I haven't exprienced this issue. My problem was the wheel started to get very squeaky. I sprayed a little WD-40 in it & it's working fine now :-)
2261166
I had no issues. I took out one screw. Attatched the cable and slide the drive in replaced screw. It was a very simple process. I am no expert on computers. I can only share my experience with repairing it.
184226
hmmm good question...mine just keeps pluggin along. Since I got this used from some one who clearly could not get it going with the cryptic instructions...I got it for steal (price of the drives).
232296
Amazon have been sending me the WD20EARS-00MVWB0! If you do buy it, please buy it thru my Amazon Store, its the same price and I get a small kickback from the sale.
362982
It glides smoothly but does make a slight noise. Not sure of WD-40 would help but it is worth the price.
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It's a cable. My understanding is there is no firmware in the cable itself.
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I can check later when I take it offline. Right now the green disk access light is flashing rapidly indicating a lot of disk activity. In other words, it is currently recording some TV via my Snapstream / Beyond TV recording software. I'll get back to this maybe next week. I do know that it is 7200 RPM.
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I don't think so. But I have noticed one thing it is noisy. I use a wallwart to power it even with a battery it's way to noisy. I also have all high quality patch cables. So might want to check something else out.
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I have the same version but with a metal chassis and noticed this whine. I'm going to look into a replacement. It makes the noise about 20 seconds after plugging in the power.
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Mine works just fine in my ps3 I have not heard any odd noises coming from the unit. I've been using it for a few months without any issues. This may be something with your drive. Possibly defective but I can't say for sure.
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No. I'm already having problem. It started making noise when I increase speed the second week I got it. So I can't use it as I wanted on a daily base.