[SOLVED] HardDrive making odd noises

Marcus_R · 10-02-2007, 09:57 PM

Hi, im new to this but here goes.
Recently my harddisk (i think), has been making very odd noises. I suppose the thing spins so you could call it a spinning noise. It has never made this noise before and is very loud, you can hear it from the other side of the room. Is something going wrong internally, is the whole thing about to come crashing down around me!!

The noise mainly occurs when I access files, for instance when changing a song in iTunes the noise can be heard.

I can't really describe the noise much better than saying its 'like a spinning noise' - almost the same kinda of noise you get when your DVD drive is burning or something like that...

.. but worse.

Anyway, I hope all this made sense and someone can help me - because I'm really fretting! I have ALOT of work on this computer.

Thanks.

**BCCOMP** · 10-03-2007, 12:59 AM

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

**Deleted090308** · 10-03-2007, 01:14 AM

I agree with BCCOMP. After you've done the backup - download and run diagnostic tools from the drive manufacturer.

Marcus_R · 10-03-2007, 04:13 AM

hi again.
thanks both of you for your reply!
i've actually discovered the source of the problem with some detective work.
i discovered that when this noise was happening the green light on our floopy drive was on.
so after disabling the floopy drive the noise stopped. so i assume it was the floopy drive.

now the noise is completely gone and we dont use the floopy drive anyway..
thanks for you help but!!
Marcus

lethis1251 · 10-03-2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

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.

**Deleted090308** · 10-03-2007, 05:08 AM

I'm glad you got it fixed. Post back if the problem reoccurs.

**BCCOMP** · 10-03-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

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 am glad for you it was the floppy. Thanks you for investigating further.
But, to always be on the save side you should always backup your DATA.
Thanks,
Bill

lethis1251 · 10-03-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus_R

hi again.
thanks both of you for your reply!
i've actually discovered the source of the problem with some detective work.
i discovered that when this noise was happening the green light on our floopy drive was on.
so after disabling the floopy drive the noise stopped. so i assume it was the floopy drive.

now the noise is completely gone and we dont use the floopy drive anyway..
thanks for you help but!!
Marcus

hahahahahaha that nice lol

10-02-2007, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marcus_R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	[SOLVED] HardDrive making odd noises Hi, im new to this but here goes. Recently my harddisk (i think), has been making very odd noises. I suppose the thing spins so you could call it a spinning noise. It has never made this noise before and is very loud, you can hear it from the other side of the room. Is something going wrong internally, is the whole thing about to come crashing down around me!! The noise mainly occurs when I access files, for instance when changing a song in iTunes the noise can be heard. I can't really describe the noise much better than saying its 'like a spinning noise' - almost the same kinda of noise you get when your DVD drive is burning or something like that..... but worse. Anyway, I hope all this made sense and someone can help me - because I'm really fretting! I have ALOT of work on this computer. Thanks.

10-03-2007, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 5,788 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: HardDrive making odd noises 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 __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ \| PC Running Slow Speedfan

10-03-2007, 01:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: HardDrive making odd noises I agree with BCCOMP. After you've done the backup - download and run diagnostic tools from the drive manufacturer.

10-03-2007, 04:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Marcus_R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Re: HardDrive making odd noises hi again. thanks both of you for your reply! i've actually discovered the source of the problem with some detective work. i discovered that when this noise was happening the green light on our floopy drive was on. so after disabling the floopy drive the noise stopped. so i assume it was the floopy drive. now the noise is completely gone and we dont use the floopy drive anyway.. thanks for you help but!! Marcus

10-03-2007, 05:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: HardDrive making odd noises I'm glad you got it fixed. Post back if the problem reoccurs.