I had my first HD for about 3 months before it started to sound like a popcorn making machine and just crashed. It was under warranty, so I had it replaced. I am now using my new HD and it is already starting to make the same noises again!
Does this grinding DEFINITELY mean my HD will crash soon? If so how long do I have before it goes out?
2007-12-04 17:07:39 · 13 answers · asked by physical 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
having 2 drives go bad in that short of a time indicates that there is something else wrong.
What are you doing before it gos out. ( with it that is.)
Hard drives are very delicate devices and even the slightest sharp bump can crash the media causing damage.
you might want to baby your computer a little more.
Now with that having been said, if the drive is under warranty, just get another one asap.
that sound is not normal for any computer component.
better keep your receipt handy.
2007-12-04 17:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard Drive Makes Grinding Noise
2016-11-04 12:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by bembry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just backup your data and if it goes you can get another warranty repair.
With hard disk noise there's a good chance that it'll be fine but if you are concerned you can just back things up (and you should be doing that all the time anyway).
If a hard drive is failing you really can't tell how long it'll have to go (but if you see any bad sectors on the drive then it needs replacement ASAP).
2007-12-04 17:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: Yes, this is very possible. Grinding noises are a symptom of a bad harddrive.
Long answer: Somethings that have work for me before. Don't know what OS your using, going to assume XP since its the most widely used.
Go to My Computer>Right Click your C: drive or Main Hard Disk>Click on Properties>Go to "TOOLS".
Click on "Check now under Error Checking> check both boxes and start. This might help. It help some problems with old drives that I have had.
Also reformatting the Hard drive might help too.
2007-12-04 17:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-07 09:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very possible, I would always have a backup of any data that you consider important. You mentioned that its still under warranty if I were you I'd have it replaced.
2007-12-04 17:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ace531 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you buying the same make harddrive and same symptoms occuring, I be saying buy another brand more reliable, I swear by WD or western diagnostics, but I am in AUS, so maynot be available where you are best log onto local pc shop and see what brands they sell. Oh and yes like rest backup data b4 too late for R.I.P. drive
2007-12-04 17:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by pisces19522000 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you still have the warranty, better have the whole laptop replaced.
2007-12-04 17:16:29 · answer #8 · answered by tax_e_vasion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
back up ur data or get the entire laptop replaced.
2007-12-04 17:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a back up of erythang u do....don run ur laptop for longhours...may be that is one of the reason...better replace ur laptop b4 the warranty period ends....
2007-12-04 17:21:35 · answer #10 · answered by shankarnaraine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋