Sound ?

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:37

Hey.

Was wondering if this is anything to worry about. Basically the PC is running quiet and performs fine, but sometimes I get a random 'Click' sound coming round from CD drive / front fan / HDD area. It's quite random.

What could be causing this ?

stulid · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:39

Could be anything from the HDD heads parking up, case panel expansion/contraction(especially if its Aluminum) to a fan blade catching the fan frame due to a wobbly bearing.

could think of more if i tried.

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:43

It's loud enough for me to hear from my seat, it's not very quiet, as in, like a fan noise would make after hitting a wire. The sound is not metallic, also, so I doubt it;s the case.

very weird

stulid · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:44

it could be the start of the "click of death" just google it.

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:46

It sounds very similar to that, except that it's not repetetive. It's a single click and then it's silent again.

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:52

Also, ive got a OEM copy of Win 7. If I was to replace my HDD, how would I go about installing my Windows ?

nuttyprot · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:54

Garonazz said:
It sounds very similar to that, except that it's not repetetive. It's a single click and then it's silent again.

Backup NOW. It could be the start of the hd going and if it sounds like that don't risk it.

Garonazz said:
Also, ive got a OEM copy of Win 7. If I was to replace my HDD, how would I go about installing my Windows ?

I am not 100% sure but I think the OEM copy is tied to the motherboard not the HD (Could be wrong on that tho)

stulid · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:55

Garonazz said:
Also, ive got a OEM copy of Win 7. If I was to replace my HDD, how would I go about installing my Windows ?

fit the new HDD, make sure the Bios boot order is the optical drive first.

stick it in the drive and it will say press any key to boot from the dvd drive.

follow the instructions.

just re register the software after its all done, OEM is tied to the motherboard so you can use it again.

do the motherboard, GPU and sound drivers.

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 22:57

Oh I see.

Well... I might have a problem, then. lol

Ive ordered a new mobo thats due to arrive on Monday, will the windows still install fine ?

nuttyprot · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:01

Garonazz said:
Oh I see.

Well... I might have a problem, then. lol

Ive ordered a new mobo thats due to arrive on Monday, will the windows still install fine ?

In short, yes you can reuse you Win7 licence, regardless of it being OEM or Retail.

You may be required to place a call to MS to activate, but it wont be an issue provided you have the original licence sticker or box.

Just so you know when you Phone MS they maybe complete %&*% are refuse to activate but as long as you have details they are normally pretty good. Say your old motherboard blew/broke (dont say its an upgrade). May take a little begging lol.

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:06

What if I lost the CD and the Box ? :/

Oh god I dont like where this is going..

nuttyprot · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:07

If you have the original license sticker should be ok. If not yer probably screwed.

stulid · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:08

Garonazz said:
What if I lost the CD and the Box ? :/

Oh god I dont like where this is going..

If you lost the disk then how would you re install?

what you can do is download a ISO image, burn to disk and still use the key, if you still have the key? which is on the box. lol this doesnt sound good.

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:09

Yes but the sticker was on the box.

Could show them proof of purchase or something ?

nuttyprot · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:10

Garonazz said:
Yes but the sticker was on the box.

Could show them proof of purchase or something ?

What type of proof? a recipe wont show the license key details.

May want to read up on

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19921-license-information-windows-7-a.html

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/osproductkeys/f/windows-7-serial-key.htm

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:12

nuttyprot said:
What type of proof? a recipte wont show the license key details.

I know, but they could contact Ocuk or something and verify.

But on otherhand they might think my key is working fine and I just want to scam another one.

Oh god..

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:16

Nevermind

Found the box.

So I guess it'll be fine

nuttyprot · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:19

Garonazz said:
Nevermind

Found the box.

So I guess it'll be fine

Hopefully. Remember what I said don't tell them the MB is an upgrade say you blew/broke it. Not guaranteed to work but last 3 motherboards I have had have been the same OEM licence. Only one of them genuinely broke after I sorta threw it out the window by mistake. (Dont ask)

Good Luck

Garonazz · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:23

Gah so I HAVE to call them ? Is there another way?

Got all the details etc, just not keen waiting days for them to answer my call.

What do I tell them ? I mean, logically, if this key is bound to this motherboard, what can they do for the new one ? give me a replacement key ?

nuttyprot · 16 Apr 2011 at 23:25

Explain to them that your motherboard blew and you had to buy a new one. They should update the system to let you activate with the new motherboard.