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melojms
Mar 17, 2015Aspirant
Hard Drive noise on Time Machine
Hello, I have been using a WD Green 2TB on my readynas 102, and I use Time machine. But when Time machine is backing up, drive makes lots of noise. I just changed the hard drive for a brand new WD...
StephenB
Mar 18, 2015Guru - Experienced User
I suspect its actually a fan bearing, and that time machine heats up the CPU enough for it to kick in.
I'd contact netgear support, it's a hardware issue and they should RMA it.
I'd contact netgear support, it's a hardware issue and they should RMA it.
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