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Question posted by metrofirst on January 21st, 2012

There Is A Bleeping Red Light Showing On The Front Of The Hard Drive Of A Hp Com

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Answer #1: Posted by markempee on February 1st, 2012 2:32 AM

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The red ligh showing on the hard disk drive light is just normal. This red light indicates an active read and write activity of the hard disk drive and you don't have to worry about it.

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