So I just got a new Macbook, and I'm pretty happy with it, it's cool and works well. The only thing is... when it's "sleeping" is makes this little noise every ten seconds, like "zzz-zit". What is it, "snoring"?? Is that really necessary at all???? It would be nice to put it on sleep when I'm taking a nap, reading, etc, but the noise drives my roommate and I crazy! It's not too loud, it's just continual, and serves no purpose whatsoever!! This thread is pretty pointless (like the noise), and I'll probably delete it, I just have to put this out there!
Posted by Mucus (Member # 9735) on :
Does it sound like a fan?
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
No, it's "zzz-zit" then it stops. 10 seconds later, zzz-zit. Etc.
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
In my mind, "zzz-zit" sounds exactly like a fan to me.
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
It's not continuous...wouldn't a fan be continuous?
Posted by Mucus (Member # 9735) on :
Perhaps its only spinning up to briefly cool some component which is only heating up very slowly. Try putting it near an open window and see if the lower temperature affects it (just don't let any snow blow on it).
Posted by dantesparadigm (Member # 8756) on :
Fans whir.
Is there a cd in the drive? Also, make sure under system preferences you've checked "put the hard disk to sleep when possible."
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
That's very odd. I know quite a few people with Macbooks and none of them snore. This is definitely not normal behavior for a Macbook. I live in the tropics so its not simply a temperature problem.
If you just got it, I'd take it back to the place you got it and explain the problem. It may be a known problem that can be fixed with a software update. On the other hand, you may have a hardware defect and if so you should get it fixed right away while you are still under warranty and before it develops into a more serious problem.
Posted by RyanINPnet (Member # 8363) on :
My new MacBook has been doing that as well. Does the sound kind of originate from the bottom right corner?
I contacted Apple Support and they informed me that it is the hard disk making that noise. The noise is made when the head sets down on the disk. They say it is a “safety feature”, but I’m not buying it. I am going to take mine to an Apple Store, and see what can be done. It’s really annoying!
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Why would the disk head be doing anything while the computer is asleep?
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
quote:Originally posted by RyanINPnet: My new MacBook has been doing that as well. Does the sound kind of originate from the bottom right corner?
Yes!
quote:Originally posted by RyanINPnet: I contacted Apple Support and they informed me that it is the hard disk making that noise. The noise is made when the head sets down on the disk. They say it is a “safety feature”, but I’m not buying it. I am going to take mine to an Apple Store, and see what can be done. It’s really annoying!
I'm at college right now with no car ( ) so I can't go to an Apple store, can you keep me updated on what they say?
quote:Originally posted by dantesparadigm: Also, make sure under system preferences you've checked "put the hard disk to sleep when possible."
Tried that -- same thing. (Thanks anyway!)
P.S. I also noticed that when it makes this noise, the little Apple logo on the lid lights up (whereas previous it was dark), then goes dark again.
P.P.S. Also, I'm fairly certain it only happens when the lid is down.
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
All macbooks light up and down while asleep. That part is normal.
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
quote:Originally posted by Orincoro: All macbooks light up and down while asleep. That part is normal.
Mine doesn't, at least not when the lid is down. There is a small light on the front of my computer that lights up when the computer is asleep. But the apple logo on the top does not light up and down when the computer is sleeping.
Posted by Orincoro (Member # 8854) on :
:closes his macbook to check:
Yes, actually, only the front button on my macbook lights up whle the computer is closed.
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
So basically, it doesn't stay asleep. It comes back on and then goes back to sleep continually. WTF?
Posted by Tara (Member # 10030) on :
Ok, I think I fixed it by unchecking "Wake for Ethernet network administration access" under System Preferences (Energy Saver)
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) so I can't go to an Apple store, can you keep me updated on what they say?