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MacBook hard drive beeping and pausing to be addressed by Apple
MacFixIt —
... and pausing to be addressed by Apple Written by Topher Kessler There has been an ongoing issue with new MacBook and MacBook Pro computers where the system will pause for a second or two and make a clicking sound, and then continue functioning normally. This problem has to do with models containing a 7200RPM 500GB hard drive from Seagate, where the drive randomly stalls and beeps, causing a pause in the active system processes that can last up to 10 seconds. As reported in this CNET article , Apple is looking into the problem and a fix should be out shortly. Both brand-new and ...
Apple will address MacBook Pro hard drive issue
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... Corporate, Hardware, Portables, Macbook ProLast week we reported on a thread at Apple's Discussion Boards about an issue affecting some 15" MacBook Pros. Specifically, their hard drives seem to be spinning down and even parking themselves at inappropriate times, like in the middle of a task. It's understandably frustrating, as that would slow things down considerably and offer unwanted "quality time" with the Marble of Doom. According to CNET, Apple is aware of the issue and working on a fix right now. There's no ...
Apple to Fix MacBook Pro Drive Flaw
Technologizer —
... Apple said today that an upcoming software update will correct a problem that Apple MacBook Pro notebooks owners are experiencing with malfunctioning hard drives. I’m not entirely convinced that would fix the problem, and would like Apple to shine some light on the issue. ...
Apple Working On Fix For "Clicky" MacBook Pro Hard Drives [Apple]
Gizmodo —
If you have noticed that your 500GB 7200rpm MacBook Pro HDD clicks, beeps and stalls—you're not alone. Apple has acknowledged the problem and is working on a software fix. So keep a look out for it. [CNET]
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Apple 'fesses up to 7200 RPM HDD issues, aims to dispatch a fix forthwith
Engadget —
... MacBook Pro owners suffering from 7200 RPM noise pollution and performance issues, Apple has acknowledged your pain and wants you to know that it's working hard to remedy the situation. According to CNET, the problem seems to be restricted to 500GB / ...
ExtraBITS for 17-Aug-09
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us —
... Fix for MacBook Pro Hard Drive Clicking in the Works -- Some MacBook Pro owners with 500 GB 7200 RPM hard drives have been complaining of clicking sounds, followed by a short period of stalled performance. The machines become responsive again after roughly 10 seconds, and do not require rebooting. Apple spokesperson Bill Evans has informed CNET that Apple is aware of the issue and working on a fix, though no definite timetable has been set for its release. (Posted 2009-08-12) ...
