illphated
Got it! The “stomach gurgling” sounds from a hard drive come from the mechanical components inside, mainly due to how data is read, written, and processed. Here’s why it happens:
1. The Read/Write Heads Moving Rapidly
The actuator arm inside the drive moves back and forth over the spinning platters to read and write data.
These movements can create clicking, whirring, or even gurgling-like sounds as the heads rapidly reposition.
2. Airflow Inside the Drive
Hard drives have a tiny vent to equalize pressure, and the spinning platters create turbulence inside.
This can produce a low, whirring, or even sloshing noise, similar to the way air moves through your stomach.
3. Spindle Motor and Bearings
The platters spin at thousands of RPM (typically 5400 or 7200 RPM).
The bearings and motor inside may create a faint humming, grinding, or rhythmic sound as they maintain speed.