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Fujifilm FinePix S7000
 01/20/2004 06:40:16 PM · #1
Hi There,

I just got my IBM 1GB Microdrive today and there is something that is really getting to my nerves about it:

WHAT THE HECK IS THAT NOISE COMING FROM IT WHEN YOU GENTLY SHAKE IT????

It sounds like a loose screw? Any other owners could comment on it please. Should I send it back to the store?

Many thanks for your help,

Luis
Canon PowerShot G3
 01/20/2004 07:01:15 PM · #2
my guess would that's the arm for the read/write head moving back and forth. If it works, then I wouldn't take it back.

If it's not working, then probably the disk itself broke and that's the shattered pieces you hear moving around inside.

Fujifilm FinePix S7000
 01/20/2004 07:23:17 PM · #3
The drive is working fine Mbardeen, the noise is when you hold the drive in your hand and move it from one side to the other quickly. A rattling sound.
Canon PowerShot G3
 01/20/2004 07:31:52 PM · #4
yeah. that's the read/write head on the drive then. Nothing to worry about.
Fujifilm FinePix S7000
 01/20/2004 07:58:00 PM · #5
Many thanks Matt!

Wow your photos are awesome mate!

Cheers!
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