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    7200 rpm laptop drive vibration

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by AppleUsr, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. AppleUsr

    AppleUsr Notebook Deity

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    I was wondering if any apple owners could post if they are using a 7200 rpm drive in their macbook. Does the new aluminum unibody experience vibration from this drive or is it ok. I suppose the macbook pro would also fall under this since its also aluminum.

    Im looking for a faster drive but im afraid the whole macbook will shake like crazy spinning up and down.
     
    AppleUsr, Feb 1, 2009
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  2. ramgen

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    I am not a Mac owner but I haven't noticed any excessive vibration after upgrading to 7200rpm.

    If you think it is annoying, you may insert very thin pieces of packing peanuts or sponge-like materials to the corners of the HDD. That will absorb the vibration very well..


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    ramgen, Feb 1, 2009
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Get the SSD, which has no moving parts.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 1, 2009
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  4. WillEat4F00d

    WillEat4F00d Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the WD 7200rpm 320GB HD with no vibration on my Aluminum Macbook.
     
    WillEat4F00d, Feb 1, 2009
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