MY Hp Laptop makea buzzing noise as if a drive is starting and stopping and it is very slow

[Davo52]

HP Pavillion x 360 14-dh7018tu

[Max3Aj]

@Davo52, Hello and welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your question. I'm here to help you get things back on track.

I understand your HP Pavilion x360 - 14-dh1018tu is making a buzzing noise (like a drive starting/stopping) and is running very slowly. Let’s work through this together.

The symptoms you described could be due to:

• A failing hard drive (especially if it's a mechanical HDD)
• Background processes consuming system resources
• Thermal issues or fan noise
• Driver or BIOS issues

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

Check for Hardware Issues (Hard Drive Health)

Let’s first check if the hard drive is healthy.

• Press Windows + S, type HP PC Hardware Diagnostics, and open it.
• Select Component Tests > Hard Drive > Quick Test.
• If it passes, run the Extensive Test.

Check Task Manager for High Resource Usage

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Look under the Processes tab for anything using high CPU, Disk, or Memory.
• If you see a process constantly using high disk (like Windows Search or a third-party app), that could be slowing things down.

Update BIOS and Drivers

Outdated firmware or drivers can cause performance issues.

• Visit the HP Software and Driver Downloads page.
• Enter your product: HP Pavilion x360 - 14-dh1018tu
• Download and install the latest:
  • BIOS
  • Chipset drivers
  • Storage drivers

Run HP Support Assistant

HP Support Assistant can automatically detect and fix many issues.

• Download or open it from here: HP Support Assistant | HP® Support
• Run a full checkup and install any recommended updates.

Check for Fan or Mechanical Noise

If the buzzing is from the fan or internal components:

• Use compressed air to clean vents.
• Place the laptop on a hard, flat surface to improve airflow.
• If the noise persists, it may need a service check.

I hope the information shared has been useful and resolves your concern.

Wishing you a smooth and hassle-free experience ahead!

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Warm regards,

Max3Aj

HP Support