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I just got a new laptop and I've noticed that every 10 to 20 minutes, the BD-RE drive emits sounds. The sounds are similar to sounds made by movement of the optical head inside the drive. If there is a disk in the drive, the dive will spin it up in addition to moving the head.
NOTE: Sounds can be heard even when there is no disk in the drive. As I mentioned previously, the when there is a disk in the drive, in addition to emission of sounds, the disk will spin up.
This is the first time I've encountered something like this, so I don't know how to proceed.
I did read this question, but my case isn't as severe, because the optical drive seems to be working normally, except for the intermittent sound it makes.
The computer itself is Toshiba P50t-B-10T running OEM installation of Windows 8.1 64 bit and the drive itself is MATSHITA UJ272 (Panasonic UJ272 in non-OEM versions).
Maybe a problem of windows, check whith another (install linux for example or Win7) – UltraDEVV – 2014-09-26T11:41:04.557
Another thing. Im not saying that you done wrong but next time buy a good brand like ASUS or Samsung or HP . I have fujitsu and it makes high sounds when it is reading a disk but other laptops that Ive seen are not like this. I know this comment does not help but a caution to others. – UltraDEVV – 2014-09-26T11:44:24.040
@UltraDEVV It's a good idea to try with another OS. About the brand, well I don't see what the big problem is. Perhaps it's a more local thing, but in my circles Toshiba has good reputation, and Samsung has 0% market share penetration in laptops. Local issues maybe? – AndrejaKo – 2014-09-26T12:39:46.477
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@AndrejaKo Have you tried using Process Monitor? With the right filters, you can get to something like this which will let you know whenever something access your optical drive.
– Vinayak – 2014-09-26T13:15:45.697