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    Hard drive power status indicator

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cybergibbons, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. cybergibbons

    cybergibbons Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got an x220 and the mechanical drive is extremely quiet. I'd like a visual indicator, preferably in the system tray, that can show me if the drive is spinning or not.

    Does anyone know of such a tool?
     
    cybergibbons, Aug 22, 2011
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    AndromedaB Notebook Geek

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    isnt here a light above the thinkvantage bar that does just that?
     
    AndromedaB, Aug 22, 2011
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    cybergibbons Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not on the x220. There is a HD access indicator, but no indication to if the drive is spinning.

    I hoped hdparm would help but it causes the drive to spin up when you query the power status.
     
    cybergibbons, Aug 23, 2011
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