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Hard drive 'squeakin'

  • 30-12-2008 9:32am
    #1
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭


    I assume this means my hard drive is on its way out. Its about 2 years old and last defrag was Xmas day.

    I don't think its a vibration and am very certain the noise is the hard drive and no PC fan.

    I ordered a Seagate Barracuda from komplett. Is there anything i can do now to prolong the life of the hard drive till komplett deliver the new one?

    'Squeak' isn't constant.


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  • #2
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,560 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    LOL...was copying a load of files about 30 seconds ago, thinking the same thing, came into boards and found this thread as the latest!

    The HD in my own four year old self-build is doing the same. A defrag might help, but squeaking is normally a symptom of your HD coming to the end of its life. Mine has been squeaking away merrily for the past year, normally during heavy file I/O.


  • #3
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    I noticed its only loud in the morning then it might be a little squeaky later on in the day.

    Hard drive arrived at DHL depot this morning, just hoping they'll deliver it today.


  • #4
    kmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭kmick


    Start backing up important files to DVD now. Don't wait until the drive arrives if you dont have a solid backup somewhere.


  • #5
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    have an external seagate HD. all my music, vids and downloads are stored on it. I've copied any work documents to it and my WoW installation.

    EDIT: DHL couldn't find my address. Apparently the airways lable was missing information. Not happy with DHL and not happy paying komplett the extra for delivery considering DHL said I 'might' get it friday but its most likely going to be Monday. Regretting now running into town and buying from high street


  • #6
    pauldiv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭pauldiv


    Back up everything you do not want to lose.
    I had a hard drive go recently and it was less than one year old.
    There is a little trick car mechanics use to locate noises. Get a screwdriver and place the tip on the hard drive and your ear to the handle. Your ear is sensitive enough to detect vibration and other noises.


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  • #7
    papu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭papu


    Backup quick!
    try not to boot it alot as thats when there under most strain


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