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Problem with hard drive clicking

2005-05-16T15:04:58Z

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Many users have reported a '''problem with hard drive clicking''', particularly with Hitachi's 5k80 series which currently ships with new T series Thinkpads. The clicks occur rapidly, and are quiet but noticeable. The clicks seem to happen when the drive is idle. Some users report that defragmenting their drive helps. Others recommend using Hitachi's drive feature tool to increase the acoustic management level, and/or set power management settings.

Some other users report that nothing they try has solved the clicking problem. It is not known whether the problem is a sign of impending drive failure. Since the problem is so prevalent, if it turns out to coincide with high drive failure rates then Hitachi has another major drive quality problem to deal with, after the Deskstar 75GXP problem.

IBM's latest posted firmware, A5DA, does not appear to solve the problem.

===Possible solution (Linux)===
The clicking noise apparently occurs when the drive is parking its heads (and ramping them off the drive surface in the process) after a timeout after the last disk access. Try turning off power management for the drive; that should stop the drive from parking the heads except when turning off:

# hdparm -B 255 /dev/hda

===Another Possible Solution===

IBM, when notified about this occurance, may replace the drive with a Fujitsu 5k 80GB hard drive, as to them the sound is indicative of a potential hard drive failure.

==External links==
*[http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Downloads] - The drive feature tool may help with this problem.
*[http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=7462 Thread on thinkpads.com]
*[http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=46058 Thread on notebookforums.com]
*[http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?p=143203 Thread on silentpcreview.com]

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Hardware Specifications

2004-09-27T12:01:20Z

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Hardware specs and information about the specific Thinkpad Models.

Choose a model name to to get a list of all currently available information related to this Model.

Choose a type-and-model number to get the specs of that specific model.

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==Available Models==

*[[:Category:R40 | Thinkpad R40]]
** [[2722-9BM]]

*[[:Category:T40p | Thinkpad T40p]]
** [[2372-G1U]]

*[[:Category:T41p | Thinkpad T41p]]
** [[2373-GHG]]

*[[:Category:T42 | Thinkpad T42]]
** [[2373-9XU]]

[[Category:Models]]

2373-9XU

2004-09-27T11:59:47Z

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= IBM ThinkPad T42 2373-9XU Specifications =

== CPU and Memory ==
{|
|Processor Manufacturer || Intel
|-
|Processor Class || (Pentium M Dothan)
|-
|Processor Speed || 1.8 GHz
|-
|Installed Memory || 512 MB
|-
|Maximum Memory || 2 GB
|-
|Memory Technology || DDR SDRAM
|-
|Cache Size || 2 MB (correct if wrong, not sure)
|-
|Installed Video Memory || 64 MB
|}
== Storage ==
{|
|Hard Drive Model || Hitachi
|-
|Hard Drive Capacity || 80 GB
|-
|Included Drives || CD-RW / DVD Combo Drive
|}

== Display and Graphics ==
{|
|Display Size || 14.1 inch
|-
|Display Type || TFT active matrix
|-
|Graphics Processor || ATI MOBILITY Radeon 9600
|-
|Included Video Card || Graphics card - AGP 4x
|-
|Resolution ||1400 x 1050 pixels
|-
|Max. External Resolution || 2048 x 1536 pixels
|}

== Battery ==
{|
|Battery Model || 6 cell
|-
|Battery Life || 4.5 hour(s)
|-
|Battery Type || Lithium ion
|}

== Communications and Networking ==
{|
|Bluetooth || Yes
|-
|Modem Speed || 56 Kbps
|-
|Network LAN || Intel Pro/1000
|-
|Network WLAN || Atheros AR5212 802.11abg rev.1 (aka IBM 802.11abg) MiniPCI card
|}

== Software ==
{|
|Shipped Operating System || Microsoft Windows XP Professional
|}

== Connectors ==
{|
|Interface Provided ||Parallel Port, S-Video, VGA, Phone line, Headphone, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
|-
|Connectors ||2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x infrared - IrDA, 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11, 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x docking / port replicator, 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm , 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
|}

== General Product Info ==
{|
|Input Devices || Keyboard, Touchpad, TrackPoint
|-
|Included Sound Card || Intel 82801DB (ICH4) rev.1
|-
|Weight || 4.85 lbs
|-
|Also known as || ...
|-
|Manufacturer Part No. || 23739XU
|-
|Dimension || 1.2 in x 12.2 in x 10.9 in (HxWxD)
|}

[[Category:T42]]

2373-9XU

2004-09-27T11:59:08Z

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= IBM ThinkPad T42 2373-9XU Specifications =

== CPU and Memory ==
{|
|Processor Manufacturer || Intel
|-
|Processor Class || (Pentium M Dothan)
|-
|Processor Speed || 1.8 GHz
|-
|Installed Memory || 512 MB
|-
|Maximum Memory || 2 GB
|-
|Memory Technology || DDR SDRAM
|-
|Cache Size || 2 MB (correct if wrong, not sure)
|-
|Installed Video Memory || 64 MB
|}
== Storage ==
{|
|Hard Drive Model || Hitachi
|-
|Hard Drive Capacity || 80 GB
|-
|Included Drives || CD-RW / DVD Combo Drive
|}

== Display and Graphics ==
{|
|Display Size || 14.1 inch
|-
|Display Type || TFT active matrix
|-
|Graphics Processor || ATI MOBILITY Radeon 9600
|-
|Included Video Card || Graphics card - AGP 4x
|-
|Resolution ||1400 x 1050 pixels
|-
|Max. External Resolution || 2048 x 1536 pixels
|}

== Battery ==
{|
|Battery Model || 6 cell
|-
|Battery Life || 4.5 hour(s)
|-
|Battery Type || Lithium ion
|}

== Communications and Networking ==
{|
|Bluetooth || Yes
|-
|Modem Speed || 56 Kbps
|-
|Network LAN || Intel Pro/1000
|-
|Network WLAN || Atheros AR5212 802.11abg rev.1 (aka IBM 802.11abg) MiniPCI card
|}

== Software ==
{|
|Shipped Operating System || Microsoft Windows XP Professional
|}

== Connectors ==
{|
|Interface Provided ||Parallel Port, S-Video, VGA, Phone line, Headphone, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
|-
|Connectors ||2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x infrared - IrDA, 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11, 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x docking / port replicator, 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm , 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
|}

== General Product Info ==
{|
|Input Devices || Keyboard, Touchpad, TrackPoint
|-
|Included Sound Card || Intel 82801DB (ICH4) rev.1
|-
|Weight || 4.85 lbs
|-
|Also known as || ...
|-
|Manufacturer Part No. || 2373GHG
|-
|Dimension || 1.2 in x 12.2 in x 10.9 in (HxWxD)
|}

[[Category:T42]]

2373-9XU

2004-09-27T11:55:20Z

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Basic Specs:
-Pentium M 1.8GHz
-ATI Radeon 9600 64MB
-80GB Hard Drive
-512 MB RAM
-CD-RW / DVD drive
-14.1" SXGA+ (1400x1050)
-IBM A/B/G Wireless Card (Atheros based)
-IBM 56k/bluetooth card (such a strange combo)

3Dfps

2004-09-27T11:53:01Z

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{| width="100%"
|style="vertical-align:top" |
=== Benchmarks ===
Just enter your stuff in here, and please, no cheating :-)
|
[[Image:Glxgears.png|glxgears]]
|}


{| border="1" cellpading="2" cellspacing="0"
|+ Benchmark results
|-
! Model !! Benchmark !! Driver w/ version !! X-Server w/ version !! fps !! User !! optional notes
|-
| T42 [[2373-9XU]] || glxgears || radeon v3.12 || xorg 6.7 || 1385fps || [[User:zverg|Zverg]] ||
|-
| T41p [[2373-GHG]] || fgl_glxgears || radeon v3.12 || debian's XFree86 fork v4.3.0.dfsg.1-7 || 259fps || [[User:Nomeata|Nomeata]] || no-mtrr
|-
| T41p [[2373-GHG]] || glxgears ||radeon v3.12 || debian's XFree86 fork v4.3.0.dfsg.1-7 || 1209fps || [[User:Nomeata|Nomeata]] || no-mtrr
|-
| T41p [[2373-GHG]] || fgl_glxgears || radeon v3.12 || debian's XFree86 fork v4.3.0.dfsg.1-7 || 259fps || [[User:Nomeata|Nomeata]] ||
|-
| T41p [[2373-GHG]] || glxgears ||radeon v3.12 || debian's XFree86 fork v4.3.0.dfsg.1-7 || 1224fps || [[User:Nomeata|Nomeata]] ||
|}

===Notes:===
* no-mtrr: ''vesa framebuffer active, therefore no mtrr for radeon''