OT: tibook keeps making clunk sound

[Terry Richards]

i think i have found that it is the dvd/cd-rw.
placing a cd in the drive has stopped the clunking but the drive is now 
spinning like there is no tommorrow...the most intense vibration is 
coming from just below the right speaker to about 2 inches from the 
forward edge.  it is humming along but i am not doing anything with the 
cd in there. i'm thinking this all started when i once tried to insert a 
cd when there was one already in there???

:-)^2

> Terry Richards wrote:
>
>> my powerbook g4 keeps making a clunking sound. this happens in macosx 
>> and ydl. it doesn't stop until after all processes are stopped and 
>> the machine turns off. it usually starts after i access the internet 
>> with browser or mail. <but then i am usually on the net when using 
>> the machine > dsl>.  i replaced the hd once already and it stopped 
>> for a while. i have searched high and low on internet and have yet to 
>> find any solution. anybelly here know what to do about it or what 
>> could be the cause of it?
>>
>> :-)^2
>
>
> You need a stethoscope. A large screwdriver will suffice. Place the 
> tip against different parts of the Powerbook with your ear against the 
> end of the handle. It won't take long to work out where the noise is 
> coming from.