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Help - my HDD might be dying ... slowly and painfully ;(

Discussion in 'Entertainment and Technology' started by Nikky DoUrden, Oct 9, 2015.

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  1. Nikky DoUrden

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    For couple of months, (one of-) my HDD makes a random spin-and-then-*click* noise randomly (or when i open apps).
    Even had BSoD some days ago, I think thats the reason!
    Did some HDD utility tests and they say my secondary HDD fails a test (tried both WD and Seagate tools).

    My secondary HDD doesnt have too important information, so "worse case" scenario i can just unplug it, but im not sure maybe its too drastic and there is a simple way to fix this or at least some software option to 'disable' that particular HDD so my PC won't "use" it ?

    Thanks for aaaaaany help :thumbsup:
     
    #1 Nikky DoUrden, Oct 9, 2015
  2. Lazuri

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    A clicking sound is basically the worst sound a HDD can make; it is just about guaranteed to die shortly after making that sound.

    I'd back up all the files on it to an external drive and then replace the failing HDD.
     
    #2 Lazuri, Oct 9, 2015
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    This. The clicking sound is never a good thing! I'd start backing up what's important ASAP!
     
    #3 justin88, Oct 9, 2015
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    ok thanks, i'll unplug it ;( R.I.P samsung 500gb HDD ;(
     
    #4 Nikky DoUrden, Oct 9, 2015
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