Some portable systems equipped with solid state drives (SSD) emit an audible squeal when the system is idle or under light use. This is normal behavior. ... This is the noise that is heard from the system, and is not indicative of a problem or failure.

Are SSD drives silent?

Unlike HDDs, which have mechanical parts spinning and clicking away causing noises and vibration, SSDs operate in complete silence. ... For a peaceful workspace, SSDs are much better.

Is a hard drive supposed to make noise?

Hard drives have moving parts and when things move, they often create sound. ... Typically, hard drives will make low-pitched whirring or whining noises – particularly when they're booting up or accessing/storing data – or clicking noises. These are usually perfectly normal and not a cause for concern.