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    Macbook Late 2008 Unibody --- Startup Noise in DVD drive?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kentl901, Nov 1, 2009.

  1. kentl901

    kentl901 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all, I got my aluminum Macbook back in February 2009. When I first turned it on, I noticed the DVD sound make some noise every time I turn it on.

    My girlfriend who uses the 13" Macbook Pro heard that noise and asked me what the heck that was..

    I told her that I hear that noise every single time I turn on the laptop. She said that its not the case for her....

    Is what I'm hearing normal? I do not know of anyone with my particular version of the Macbook!

    Thanks!!
     
    kentl901, Nov 1, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    You probably have a different branded Superdrive. Check your model and her model. If they are the same you might want to check it out, but otherwise, if you are not experiencing any problems reading CDs or DVDs, it is probably just a Power On Self Test sound.
     
    namaiki, Nov 1, 2009
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  3. PurpleSkyz

    PurpleSkyz Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey there

    I just bought myself a macbook late 2008 unibody (750 euros, installed windows, and am in a permanent state of erec....eurm w/e) and have that same sound and asked myself what it was too. Dont worry about it.
     
    PurpleSkyz, Nov 1, 2009
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  4. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    That sound is completely normal and is no cause for concern.
     
    Khris, Nov 1, 2009
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  5. Kamzu

    Kamzu Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine makes that too. 2009 Unibody Macbook Pro.
     
    Kamzu, Nov 1, 2009
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  6. pjshots

    pjshots Notebook Consultant

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    My macbook has always made a noise like that; reckon its the laser moving along its path, nothing to worry about, esp at power on where it will do a self test.
     
    pjshots, Nov 2, 2009
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