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...

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…

I have a Toucano second skin for my 12 in pb, great for transporting in another Bag that is not a laptop bag, e.g carry on plane.

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: 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've got a *great* Tumi laptop case that perfectly fits the 17". I love it - and use it 99.99% of the time. Whooooopppssss. I needed to go on a long distance trip and wanted to …

Another vote for sleeves here. They really help in preventing scratches (Arrgh), and give you a little extra protection against drops and collisions. It may cost more to get a go…

Yeah, sleeves are the way to go. I use a waterfield designs sleeve and just drop it into my kelty backpack. Stealth man, no-one knows what I'm carrying. Best security you can get. …

Oh man, don't get me started again on Apple shipping issues!