Silence A Noisy Hd

[tesco]

Originally posted by clocker@27 April 2004 - 21:01
Rossco,
Why would you do this to your PSU?
Nothing in there is spinning at 7200rpm.
If you have noise from there your best bet is to replace/upgrade the fans...they are the only things that could be noisy in a PSU.

I have seen several HDDs suspended ( usually with zipties) and the idea looks very good...if a little low-tech for my taste.
As long as you are aware that your drive is basically swinging like a pendulum inside your case when you move it, you should be OK.

alright thanks, I guess ill skip the psu idea...read my edit on my post...

[clocker]

Sure, I see no reason why the sponge wouldn't work...you are, in effect, decoupling the HDD from the case structure, thus eliminating the primary path of vibration ( sound) to transmit to your ears.

Basically, no different than what I did, or what you propose to do by hanging it with string ( or whatever...).

[tesco]

Originally posted by clocker@27 April 2004 - 21:20
Sure, I see no reason why the sponge wouldn't work...you are, in effect, decoupling the HDD from the case structure, thus eliminating the primary path of vibration ( sound) to transmit to your ears.

Basically, no different than what I did, or what you propose to do by hanging it with string ( or whatever...).

alright thanks ill try it tommorrow.

[clocker]

It's certainly worth a try...you could do just a quick-and-dirty prototype and if you like the results figure out a better permanent method.

[tesco]

Originally posted by clocker@27 April 2004 - 21:28
It's certainly worth a try...you could do just a quick-and-dirty prototype and if you like the results figure out a better permanent method.

that is probably what I would do...just gotta figure out how im gonna secure the drive in

[clocker]

The first time I tried this out I used double stick foam tape and some thick rubber washers.

That actually secured the HDD very well, but was not exactly removable...and you know how often I strip out my case.

[tesco]

Originally posted by clocker@27 April 2004 - 21:34
The first time I tried this out I used double stick foam tape and some thick rubber washers.

That actually secured the HDD very well, but was not exactly removable...and you know how often I strip out my case.

! you just reminded me that I have double sided tape! that might come in handy...

[clocker]

Couldn't get along without it...

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by clocker@27 April 2004 - 20:34
The first time I tried this out I used double stick foam tape and some thick rubber washers.

That actually secured the HDD very well, but was not exactly removable...and you know how often I strip out my case.

You need velcro.

[clocker]

Thanks, me.