I'm watching TV last night, and I heard a clicking noise. I followed it back to my PowerBook. The clicking was coming from the front left (its a 12"). The thing was locked up - …

It could be going bad. usually that is a sign of a drive going bad. If it continues to do it I would worry. If not then I would just keep an eye/ear on it

if it's clicking it means the heads are hitting each other. back your data up immediately. chances are it will fail, don't take a risk by waiting to back up.

backup all your data buy a new one be happy.... the clicking noise is the first signal of a HD death.... If you don;t have a external FW HD (portable or not), it's also a good time…

The HD in my Cube made that clicking sound before it eventually died. It was the original Western Digital that shipped with the Cube. I replaced it with a Maxtor and haven't had …

I'm with you on this one, there has been a ticking noise for quite some time. Well since I have gotten it. The thing is if I shut my powerbook down and then start it up, it stops…

I've had the same problem with my Powerbook (Ti DVI) for a few months now; it has made some very odd/loud clicking noises at random times. I've run norton and it tells me that the …

I would like to know if this is the harddrive or the fan. Maybe we should build a report, it would be nice to get this settled. I want a new harddrive if this is the case, and the…

Quote: Originally posted by Sakino: I called apple tech support and they said they could do nothing about it. If I were to send in my powerbook, the powerbook would ha…

Quote: Originally posted by wallinbl: I have an Apple Store nearby. I could actually drive it there next time this happens. If I were to have to leave it clicking over…

good luck! mine did that, within three days it failed completely.

Damn thing is done for at this point - I can't even boot before it locks.

Well, I took it outside (it's 42 degrees) and I have it running (I've read that heat can cause the clicking). I'm backing up everything I can think of to DVD. I suppose that at t…

It's been working for several days now without any issues. I'm not sure whether I'm happy about that or not.

Next time it locks up, call Apple!

Quote: Originally Posted by maceye I've had the same problem with my Powerbook (Ti DVI) for a few months now; it has made some very odd/loud clicking noises at random times. Doe…

The HD on my iBook did the same thing before it died. Back up everything important and get a new one.

Quote: Originally Posted by wallinbl Well, I took it outside (it's 42 degrees) and I have it running (I've read that heat can cause the clicking). To further talk about your…

Quote: Originally Posted by wallinbl Isn't clicking a sign of the hard drive going? I've backed up most of my important files. A few weeks ago, I experienced the exact sa…

If it's clicking to either Neil Sedaka or Barry Manilow destoy it immediately... there is no hope... it is doomed, doooooomed I tell ya !

Way to bring up a 2+ year old thread...

In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What are the advantages and disadvantages to this?

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: In general, do you folks think one ought to buy a laptop sleeve and keep it the laptop inside the sleeve within a larger bag? What…

Well, if you have a powerbook, it might be a little better on the latch. It's a lot less pressure I suppose. Though, I don't know if it will really extend the life of your latch. …

Interesting. How does a laptop sleeve preserve the life of the PB's latch? Is it because it holds the latch in an optimal position? I'll bet those keyboard protectors probably hel…