Weird noise when connecting PS5's external HDD to extension cord

[Windows_10_User]

Overnight, I take the PS5's 3.5" external HDD's power cord from the external HDD just to be sure because the external HDD's power supply makes an annoying whistling noise when the external HDD's power cord is connected and I'm worried about a fire starting.

I've changed the external HDD's power strip and directly connect the external HDD into the wall socket and into another socket from the same wall and I still have this problem. Does that mean the external HDD may stop working, or even worse, may it mess up all my devices connected to the power strip or/and may it even start a fire? I bought this external HDD two years ago and I've had this problem since then.

I find it odd that if I connect it to the laptop's power strip which is connected to a socket on another wall, I don't have this problem.

 

[godreborn]

It could've been the fan making that noise. I could find no info.

 

[Windows_10_User]

It could've been the fan making that noise. I could find no info.

Is it bad if it doesn't have a fan?

 

[godreborn]

Not really, but those hdds might have a fan.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Not really, but those hdds might have a fan.

If so, wouldn't it be odd if the noise came from it only when the external HDD was connected to the PS4/PS5 and not to the PC?

 

[godreborn]

Couldn't say then. Maybe the drive is just noisy while reading.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Couldn't say then. Maybe the drive is just noisy while reading.

But isn't it reading when connected to the PC?

 

[godreborn]

Maybe not reading a game. It's probably idle on the pc.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Maybe not reading a game. It's probably idle on the pc.

Then what is it reading? It makes this noise even with the PS5 turned off.

 

[andrew93752]

Might just be the normal HDD Sound maybe?
It Wont make any sound on the PC because you wont access the HDD.
Sometimes my old external HDD spins up even with the PC off so that might be the thing here.
Just google some HDD Sounds and check if theyre the same.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Might just be the normal HDD Sound maybe?
It Wont make any sound on the PC because you wont access the HDD.
Sometimes my old external HDD spins up even with the PC off so that might be the thing here.
Just google some HDD Sounds and check if theyre the same.

What do you mean by not accessing the HDD in the PC? Is it because Windows doesn't recognize its format? Unfortunately, I don't find anything about HDD noises.

 

[godreborn]

What do you mean by not accessing the HDD in the PC? Is it because Windows doesn't recognize its format?

I think he means it's idle.

 

[Windows_10_User]

I think he means it's idle.

So, not being used? Why, then?

 

[godreborn]

So, not being used? If so, why?

No idea. That's probably why they suggest not removing the hdd unless it's unmounted or the system is off

 

[Windows_10_User]

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[Windows_10_User]

No idea. That's probably why they suggest not removing the hdd unless it's unmounted or the system is off

Since it makes this noise even when it's the only device connected to the power strip where the TV, set-top box, PSs and gigabit switch were connected to but not when it's connected to the power strip where my laptop is connected to, does that mean this power strip is faulty? If so, shouldn't other devices connected to it be louder as well and why did I also have this problem with the former power strip?

 

[godreborn]

Well, the ps5 seems to periodically scan the disc for a license while playing a game.

 

[Jayro]

Why are you all still using harddrives in 2023? USB 3 SSDs for the PS5 are cheap. I got a 480GB PNY for $40, and should have bought more than 2. They're amazing.

 

[godreborn]

I personally put any game I'm playing on the internal m2. I can't afford the expansion pack, but it works.

 

[Windows_10_User]

Well, the ps5 seems to periodically scan the disc for a license while playing a game.

What does that have to do with this? It makes this whistling noise even when it's not connected to the PS5 and with the latter disconnected from the power strip. Are you talking about the noise the PS5 makes when playing discs?

Why are you all still using harddrives in 2023? USB 3 SSDs for the PS5 are cheap. I got a 480GB PNY for $40, and should have bought more than 2. They're amazing.

Are 8 TB external SSDs cheap? I don't think so. 480 GB is very little for me.

I personally put any game I'm playing on the internal m2. I can't afford the expansion pack, but it works.

Do you have any space left? I only store a few PS5 games there (the PS4 games are stored on the external HDD) and it sucks always deleting and installing them to have enough space. I didn't replace the PS5's SSD.

 

[godreborn]

What does that have to do with this? It does this "humming" noise even when it's not connected to the PS5 and with the latter disconnected from the power strip. Are you talking about the noise the PS5 makes when playing discs?



Are 8 TB external SSDs cheap? I don't think so. 480 GB is very small for me.



Do you have any space left? I only store a few PS5 games there (the PS4 games are stored on the external HDD) and it sucks having to always be deleting and installing them to have the needed space. I didn't replace the PS5's SSD.

Yes, I just transfer digital to external. I only play one game at a time.