HP Laptop Model 15

[Kerri333]

I have a HP Laptop Model 15-dy2152wm and it says a disk is at risk and has been making a buzzing sound only during calls so far. I read to immediately turn it off and then I saw I had to determine the correct drive type, which I saw I could find if I go to task manager, but I'd rather not turn it on again. I'm not sure how much worse I'll make it. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone knew the correct drive type or could find it for me or if you had any other advice. Thanks.

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Kerri333,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

I truly understand how unsettling it is to hear buzzing sounds and see disk warnings on a laptop you rely on. You're absolutely right to be cautious about turning it back on before knowing more.

💡 Your Laptop’s Drive Type

Your HP Laptop Model 15-dy2152wm comes with a:

• 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
  This is a solid-state drive (SSD), not a traditional hard disk drive (HDD), which means it has no moving parts and should not make buzzing sounds. 

⚠️ What Could Be Causing the Buzzing Sound?

Since SSDs are silent, the buzzing is likely coming from:

• Cooling fan (especially if it ramps up during calls or video usage)
• Speaker interference or feedback
• Microphone or audio driver conflict during calls

If the system is reporting “a disk is at risk,” it might be:

• A false alert from Windows or a third-party app
• A firmware or driver issue with the SSD
• A power or thermal issue affecting the SSD controller

What You Can Do Safely

Since you’re worried about making it worse, here’s a safe path forward:

1. Run HP UEFI Diagnostics (No OS Boot Needed)

• Turn on the laptop and immediately press Esc repeatedly
• Choose F2 for diagnostics
• Run Storage Test and System Test

This will check the SSD health without booting into Windows.
 

2. Check Warranty Status

Your laptop is still under warranty. If diagnostics show any SSD or hardware fault, you’re eligible for free repair or replacement of the part, based on the region.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat