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Hard Drive Failure Query

  • 22-05-2014 09:41AM
    #1
    Gerard93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 403 ✭✭


    Hi
    I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop the Hard Drive was replaced under warranty about 18 months ago.
    Lately I am getting a grinding/knocking noise from time to time and I am wondering is the Hard Drive failing again.

    Any recommendation/suggestions for a Diagnostic Test that I could do to check the Hard Drive


    Thanks for reading


Comments

  • #2
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    Before you run any tests make sure you have all your data backed up to an external source. Testing puts pressure on the drive and can be the last straw on a failing drive.

    Seagate had Seatools which you create a bootable disc with. You then boot from the disc and run a series of tests.


  • #3
    jumbobreakfast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭jumbobreakfast


    Dell's have built-in diagnostics. I'm not sure if it's changed now but I think if you keep tapping F12 just after you power on the laptop it will go to the diagnostics screen.


  • #4
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,866 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    Gerard93 wrote: »
    Hi
    I have a Dell Inspiron Laptop the Hard Drive was replaced under warranty about 18 months ago.
    Lately I am getting a grinding/knocking noise from time to time and I am wondering is the Hard Drive failing again.

    Any recommendation/suggestions for a Diagnostic Test that I could do to check the Hard Drive


    Thanks for reading

    Download and install a program called HD sentinel it will tell you if you're hard drive is failing.


  • #5
    Gerard93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 403 ✭✭Gerard93


    Before you run any tests make sure you have all your data backed up to an external source. Testing puts pressure on the drive and can be the last straw on a failing drive.

    Seagate had Seatools which you create a bootable disc with. You then boot from the disc and run a series of tests.

    Will have a look at this - Thanks
    Dell's have built-in diagnostics. I'm not sure if it's changed now but I think if you keep tapping F12 just after you power on the laptop it will go to the diagnostics screen.

    Last time it was under Warranty and I phoned Dell support and as you say they told me to run the built in diagnostics which I did and resulted in a code, straight off they said then Hard Drive will be replaced.
    Couldn't remember how to run the test again!! - Thanks


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