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Old 10-03-2007, 05:16 AM   #5 (permalink)
lethis1251
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Re: HardDrive making odd noises

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Originally Posted by BCCOMP View Post
Hi Marcus,
Are you sure the noise is coming off the Harddrive? Does the sound sound like a shredder (a clicking, churnning type of loud noise). If the HD is making this type of noise or any abnormal noise the chances are it is on the way out. I would do a complete backup of your system ASAP. If it is the HD it won't last much longer.
Thanks,
bill
i agree with marcus. except on 1 point. if u can hear the sound on the other side of your room then its definitely on its way out. hard drive companies manufacture their hard drives to be virtually silent. (if the hard drives made loud noises people would purchase them)so as a rule of thumb if your hard drive is making any sound but low hum (hard disk spinning sound) then the hard drive is probably on the way out so a back up is greatly recommended.
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