Why is my disc drive making loud noises

why is my disc drive making loud noises when i am burning a disc?

Honestly, Its normal when it makes noise when a CD is in there.

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Disc drive making strange noises

Whenever I insert my Sims 3 disc (haven't tried with other discs) my drive does one of the following:
1. Starts making a worrying noise, as if the top of the disc was being rubbed against a brush, and takes FOREVER to load (and eventually spits it out anyway)
2. Makes a 'bo-bo-BEEP' noise repetitively, and doesn't eject the disk, even when I press eject.
This has only been happening for half an hour, but it still worries me. And worse yet, you need a disc to play The Sims! This is the third time I've had a disc drive that stopped working for no reason, but usually I can fix it. Not this time though...

iiiiitsacoolguy wrote:
Whenever I insert my Sims 3 disc (haven't tried with other discs)
Try another disc and see what happens. Or is the Sims 3 disc stuck? If it is, try this to eject it:
If the drive does not eject discs use the F12 or eject key on the keyboard.
If the disc will not eject try dragging the disc icon to the trash.
If the disc will still not eject, holding down the trackpad or mouse button after restarting the computer should also eject a disc.
If the disc continues not to eject, reset the Power Manager (PMU) or System Management Controller (SMC) and try steps 1-4 again.

I have an older macbook pro and the hard drive is starting to go (making loud noises). i tried to back up to an external hard drive (my passport essential se) using time machine and the computer keeps shutting down. suggestions to complete backup please?

I have an older macbook pro and the hard drive is starting to go (making loud noises). i tried to back up to an external hard drive (my passport essential se) using time machine and the computer keeps shutting down. the same thing happens when just trying to save my pictures from iphoto to a flash drive. suggestions to complete backup please?

Sounds like you'll need to access that drive while it is not booted. You need to replace it anyway, so do that, then one way or another (ext enclusure, et), access it and copy files.
If you keep trying to boot it, you might kill it for good and not get your files, so just swap it out first.

CD / DVD drive making funny noises....

Not the most tech savvy of posts I know, but when I insert a DVD disc into my drive, it just whirrrs, and clicks, and after about a minute, spits it out.
Any ideas??
Thanks
MArk

The drive is making funny noises because it's trying to read the disk. If it can't read the disk, it will spit it back out. Try wiping the disk from the center out with a cloth to remove any fingerprints. Hope this helps!

Why dose my Macbook makes really loud noise ?

When it is loading a disc, doesn't matter it's has movie, music, or software in the disc, the computer always makes this loud noise, it's driving me crazy every time, is it normal ?

My Macbook's drive if pretty loud too but I don't often have a disc in there. Usually only for a software install (not very often) or to burn something (fairly often). The fan running, especially if you're watching a video stream is pretty common. If you're really concerned, do you have any friends with MacBooks or is there a store nearby that sells Macs? Go check them out and see if your's is really loud of if it's just the nature of the super drive to be that loud.
Like I said I think mine is pretty loud but I don't use it enough to let it bother me.

Any way to stop new MacBook Pro hard disk from making loud noise??

I received a brand new MacBook Pro today, and I thought everything was fine. However, when I went to use it in a very quiet room late at night, I noticed an almost unbearable noise coming from the right side of the trackpad. From reading previous discussions, I realize that it is likely the hard disk which is making the noise, and a design flaw makes the noise seem louder.
For other people who have the same problem, is there anything that can be done to make the noise go away?

You can return it for a replacement within 14 days of purchase.

Disc drive makes strange noises

I just got my macbook and from the very start whenever I insert a disc it makes a noise like its popping and breaking internally. the disc will play fine, but the sound is SO wrong that its worrying me. Has anyone else had this problem? Was it just something wrong with the disc drive?

I think what your hearing is the drive sorting itself out, mine makes quite a racket when you first put a disc in but its fine, i think it is standard across the range. To make sure it would be worth comparing to a friends or listen to one in a shop.
Cheers.

Macbook making loud noises

Hi, I have an old white macbook.
Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 and its suddenly making loud fan noises.
Does anyone know how to fix it?
Please do help, thanks

Thinking about thus some more......are you talking about the fan running or sounding like it's hitting something? If it's just running loud try resetting the SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Shut down the computer.
Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
Remove the battery.
Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
Release the power button.
Reconnect the battery and MagSafe power adapter.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Macbook pro fan making loud noises and going really fast. Now the fan doesn't work at all and my computer gets extremely hot almost instantly. Is there a way to fix it without having to pay a ton of money to have someone fix it for me?

I've had my Macbook pro for about 3 1/2 years now. It has worked great until recently. A few months ago I noticed that the fan would always run really fast when I was doing simple tasks. After a few weeks/months, the fan was still really fast but it also started to make these loud noises. Now, it only occasionally makes the loud noise if I move my computer after its been stationary for a while. The fan no longer works at all and my computer gets exceptionally hot almost instantly when I turn it on. Is there a way to fix this problem without having to pay a ton of money to have someone fix it for me?

You can try a SMC reset:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
you can also check this:
http://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Active?search=replace+fans&csrf=sqmfo0yj19

Phaser 6600 making loud noise

My Phaser 6600 makes a loud noise whenever it prints. It sounds like a lawn mower. It started yesterday after I changed the waste cartridge. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks.

Hi endives21,
Thank you for using the Support Forum. Please make sure that the waste cartridge is installed properly, remove it and reseat it. Also make sure there is no paper stuck anywhere is the machine. If these solutions do not help please consider contacting your support centre for further assistance.

My computer's fan making loud noise..

Hi,
i have a HP ENVY ULTRABOOK , the problem i have being facing for about a month or so is the fan of the system makes loud noises. now its not a grinding noise, its just spinnig noise i guess. i know that i might have some dust in the system but the thing that worries me is that i wont stop like its running for 10 to 20 minutes continuously..what should i do?? should i go get the dust cleaned ??

Hi Ahsan111,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have read your thread on your HP ENVY Ultrabook and having a noisy fan. Here is a link to overheating that will show you some things that might cause this issue and others.
You might want to check out this link to updating the BIOS.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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IMac won't start and making loud noises

When I start my iMac, the fan makes a really loud noise, it goes onto a grey screen showing a folder and a flashing question mark and face. My mac is a few years old and has lines going down the screen. Wondered if there was anything I could do to save it?

Before hauling a heavy computer to an Apple store, make sure you know how old it is, or the exact model. Apple only works on computers made in roughly the last five years, and the iMacs in this forum--G3, G4, and G5 models-- were all made prior to 2006. The description of the vertical lines sounds like a G5.
This article explains what Apple does and does not fix:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1752
Here are two articles to help you ID your model:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1758
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2643

Macbook Pro making loud noise

Hi, I am writing because I recently purchased (not really about two months ago) purchased a Macbook Pro. Now I have had this problem since the week after I bought my computer. I never brought it in because, well it was a present from my father and it seemed kind of like, I felt like scared because since it did cost 2,000$ I was scared to tell him. (I am younger than 16, so I have grounds to be scared.) So the problem is there is a loud noise that sounds like a messed up fan, but its sadly not, it comes from the top left of my computer. Next to the speaker spot, I don't even use my computer. It's like Manufacture settings because since it was broken I never wished to use it. So basically the noise is to the point where I would rather keep the computer off than turn it on. Now I am willing to do anything to get it fixed. I just wish I could use it without having to hear this noise.

If it's a manufacturer defect, it's covered. If it was caused by damage/mistreatment, then no. The fans should be quiet (and the cool the chips, mainly)...during heavy CPU activity you may hear them, but the sound should not be loud, and you'll mostly hear the moving air. I'd recommend taking it in.

Ibook g4 won't go past gray screen, hard drive making whirirng noises

I think I'm in pretty serious trouble here...
I left my 2-yr old ibook g4 running last night downloading a couple of torrents, and woke up in the middle of the night because it was making a loud whirring noise. I tried to close everything, but found that it was frozen. So I just powered it off. I've never had it freeze on me, or otherwise had any problems with it before.
When I turned it on this morning, it would make the initial startup chime, but would not go past the grey screen with the apple. I tried several times, with a couple of slightly different results. The first time I got the apple with the circle underneath. The second time, I got no apple, but the circle with a line through it. And the final time, its just been the apple. And all the while, the hard drive is making a really ill sounding whirr.
I read another post about trying to boot from the install CD, so I inserted the CD & pressed c, but nothing happens, and now the CD won't eject.
Is it possible that it overheated? I got an e-mail about the battery recall, but according to my serial number, mine wasn't one that was being recalled.
Please help!
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Haven't had any replies yet, but I do have some progress to report...
I was able to eject the Panther Install CD1 after all (pressed the eject button immediately after I powered on). Have tried booting from it a couple of times, to no avail. I was, however, able to boot it from my friend's Tiger Install DVD. I went into Disk Utility, as I have read elsewhere and tried to repair my hard disk using that, but got the following error:
"Repair disk failed. Could not unmount disk"
Probably a stupid question, but is it because its not the correct operating system?
I still don't know why it won't boot from my Panther CD.
I have tried to boot in Safe Mode, but all I get is a little folder icon that alternately flashes the finder icon & a question mark.
I purchased my ibook online when I was still living in Canada, but its no longer under warranty and I didn't purchase the protection plan. I am currently living in rural Japan, with absolutely no Apple Stores anywhere remotely close to where I am.
I've also seen elsewhere that I could probably just get a new hard drive, which is fine as I could use the extra space anyway, but does this mean I lose everything that's on my current hard drive??
If anyone has any suggestions, it'd much appreciated!
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

IMac G5 DVD/CD making loud noise

My DVD/CD player on my iMac G5 is making a fairly loud rumbling noise from time to time. Some CD`s are fine while others create like a vibrating noise on and off. An appropriate way to describe is that it sound like a loud shiatsu massaging cushion. Any ideas as to what might be causing this or better yet any ideas on how I can fix it.
Thanks.

If the problem is a hardware problem, you'll probably need to replace the drive.
Most discs do not have an adhesive label. If it does, you or someone probably stuck it on there manually. If there's an adhesive label on it, I would just remove it and use an appropriate marker pen to label the disc.
You can buy external optical drives from vendors like OWC.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
Your iMac G5 has USB 2.0 and FireWire, so you should be able to connect it either way, but since it's PowerPC, if you want it to be bootable, you should use FireWire.

Why is my disc drive making loud noises

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