Laptop makes weird rotating noise
Problem description:
The laptop makes weird rotating noise. The noise either starts as soon as the laptop turned on or it start intermittently.
Possible cause:
1. DVD drive failure.
2. Cooling fan failure.
3. Hard drive failure.
Tags: CD/DVD drive failure, Cooling fan failure, Hard drive failure, Laptop makes noise
Laptop fan makes rattling noise
Problem description:
The laptop cooling fan makes rattling noise. The noise comes and goes.
Possible cause:
1. Something stuck inside the fan.
2. Fan failure.
Laptop freezes randomly for a few seconds
Problem description:
The laptop freezes randomly for a few seconds. After a while it starts working properly but eventually freezes up again. Time intervals between these failures may vary.
Possible cause:
1. Software related problem (spyware or virus).
2. Failing hard drive.
Tags: Hard drive failure, Laptop freezes
Laptop optical drive makes loud noise playing CD or DVD disc
Problem description:
The laptop optical drive makes a very louse noise playing a CD or DVD disc.
Possible cause:
1. Bad CD or DVD disc.
2. Optical drive failure.
Laptop makes a lot of noise when you turn in on
Problem description:
The laptop makes a lot of noise when it’s on. The noise was getting worse over time.
Possible cause:
1. The cooling module is clogged with dust.
2. The cooling fan failure.
3. Hard drive failure.
Tags: Laptop makes noise
Laptop makes high pitched noise
Problem description:
The laptop makes high pitched noise.
Possible cause:
1. Screen inverter failure.
2. Motherboard failure.
3. Hard drive failure.
4. Cooling fan failure.
Tags: Laptop makes noise
Laptop makes grinding noise and freezes
Problem description:
When you turn on the laptop, it starts loading the operating system but then makes grinding noise and freezes. Sometimes the laptop works fine for a while, but on the next reboot it makes grinding noise and freezes again.
Possible cause:
Hard drive failure.
Tags: Hard drive failure, Laptop doesn't start, Laptop freezes, Laptop makes noise
Laptop makes clicking sounds on startup
Problem description:
The laptop turns and starts making clicking sounds. The laptop will not load the operating system or it starts loading and freezes at some point. The clicking sounds coming from the area where the hard drive is located.
Possible cause:
Hard drive failure.
Tags: Hard drive failure, Laptop doesn't start, Laptop makes noise
