How to fix idle hard drive noise

**Ekadant** · 26-05-2009

Hi,
I formated my computer with windows XP without ant installation problems. But when my computer is idle for 10-15 minutes, its hard drive starts working and making weird noise. Anyone know anything about this problem. How to solve this?

Need help!

**Hardwareman** · 26-05-2009

Get the updated drivers from the manufacturer's website. Install or reinstall all the drivers like chipset drivers, graphics drivers, then the audio, ethernet/LAN. The chipset and audio drivers will be the most important.

**Maxforu** · 26-05-2009

This may happen because your drive gets hotter more quickly in your computer due to differences in computer cases. This might be thermal calibration (TCal) occurring.

**Killen** · 26-05-2009

Hard drive sound is affected by the setup. Idle noise is caused by the spinning motor and its bearings. Non-FDB drives often exhibit a high pitched whine. This noise is influenced by the case and the method of installation.