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Hi,

I bought a Seagate 200gb hard drive. It periodically generates a disturbing seeking noise, which is called as STIR, which happens when the computer is idle. Seagate technical support is unwillingful to give information on that other than 'if it disturbs replace the drive'. Since, they forgot to include STIR information on the drive specifications document I don't know whether it is used in all their high capacity drives. If you observe a similar problem with your drive, can you share any information you have on that (e.g., if it used in all their drives or if it can cause any problem they forget to mention, since seeking causes more than normal vibrations, or, ...) with us?

Thanks.

Originally posted by seralin
Hi,

I bought a Seagate 200gb hard drive. It periodically generates a disturbing seeking noise, which is called as STIR, which happens when the computer is idle. Seagate technical support is unwillingful to give information on that other than 'if it disturbs replace the drive'. Since, they forgot to include STIR information on the drive specifications document I don't know whether it is used in all their high capacity drives. If you observe a similar problem with your drive, can you share any information you have on that (e.g., if it used in all their drives or if it can cause any problem they forget to mention, since seeking causes more than normal vibrations, or, ...) with us?

Thanks.

If you have a few open drive bays, I have heard that mounting them slightly sideways might help. Like use the screwholes one notch up on one side. Just to try!

I don't think screwing will solve the problem. And the worst thing is Seagate technical support didn't tell me anything about this before I return a drive with the same issue. I assumed the drive was going to die soon because of the noise.

Originally posted by seralin
I don't think screwing will solve the problem.

I beg to differ.. screwing ALWAYS solves the problem.. :laugh

especially if big tits are involved