I have a Dell laptop. For no apparent reason, the hard drive will spin (I can hear it). This causes the machine to run at a snail's pace. What is causing this and what can I do to fix it?
2006-11-11 09:00:51 · 6 answers · asked by Deana 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You may have accidentally drop your PC or there may be some foreign object in your hard drive.
2006-11-11 09:04:07 · answer #1 · answered by nelson_maus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-23 16:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your hard drive is suffering from a mechanical problem. You should backup your files immediately before it completely fails.
The hard drive looks like a phonograph. It consists of a large metal platter and a mechanical arm which rests on the platter. Any number of things can damage the hard drive. If you can hear it spinning then it is likely the platter is not seated properly.
2006-11-11 09:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A process or a number of processes running are accessing data on your harddisk. Check which programmes are running when you hear the HD spin up.
A very good tool is Microsoft/Sysinternals "Process Explorer" - you get for free on Microsoft's website.
2006-11-11 09:07:06 · answer #4 · answered by dwave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a tech store like best buy or something and ask them for help.
2006-11-11 09:03:07 · answer #5 · answered by Chris! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
atheists lol
2006-11-11 09:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by Spadesboffin 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋