HD is clicking.. is it about to die?

Zenow · 12-03-2003, 11:42 AM

My HD makes a clicking sound now and again, like it has a spasm or something. My last HD had that too, and some weeks ago, it died. Now this disk has it too, it seems, but it's not even a year old! Could it be my HD controller on my mobo? Or even the cable (it's a very long one)?
Well I know I can change the cable to try that, but these days I only have 1 HD left, so I cant change the HD..

Doug · 12-03-2003, 12:31 PM

If it's clicking then it could be the clicks of death.

How long is the warranty on a new harddrive? I haven't bought one in two years so I don't know offhand. If it's under warranty, return it.

If/when it finally does die (If you haven't already backed up important stuff that is, you should be doing this now if you suspect it may die soon), take it out of your PC, put it in a tupperware box and put it in the freezer for about an hour.

Take it out the freezer, plug it in while it's still really really cold and turn on your PC. It might work, it did for me, and I was able to get my important docs etc; as mine died without ANY warning, I had no chance to backup beforehand.

interman · 12-03-2003, 01:10 PM

yeah, TAKE A BACKUP NOW

KamisoriX · 12-04-2003, 01:07 AM

When it's clicking next time you gotta ask: Who is it?

:dennis:

Crackpot · 12-04-2003, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KamisoriX@Dec 4 2003, 03:07 AM
When it's clicking next time you gotta ask: Who is it? :dennis:

I think you should stop posting this kind of sh*t. It's not even funny and it ruins serious threads. So please...stop this ridicilous behaviour.

slayer one · 12-04-2003, 09:17 PM

Yeah, stop it or I'll tell. Loosen up, Crackpot.

KamisoriX · 12-05-2003, 03:55 AM

hmmmm

Crackpot · 12-05-2003, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by slayer one@Dec 4 2003, 11:17 PM
Yeah, stop it or I'll tell. Loosen up, Crackpot.

It's just so damn anoying...

slayer one · 12-05-2003, 06:27 PM

Kami's avatar is annoying

:dennis: :dennis: :Oo:

KamisoriX · 12-06-2003, 01:20 AM

HAHAHA, you are just scared of my Elite Killer Monster minion.

:dennis:

I tell you a secret: it's not real, just a puppet ;) :P

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12-03-2003, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zenow is on the 1st circle: Limbo Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 11 Hellbux: 720	My HD makes a clicking sound now and again, like it has a spasm or something. My last HD had that too, and some weeks ago, it died. Now this disk has it too, it seems, but it's not even a year old! Could it be my HD controller on my mobo? Or even the cable (it's a very long one)? Well I know I can change the cable to try that, but these days I only have 1 HD left, so I cant change the HD..

12-03-2003, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Doug is on the 3rd circle: Gluttony Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 257 Hellbux: 9,618	If it's clicking then it could be the clicks of death. How long is the warranty on a new harddrive? I haven't bought one in two years so I don't know offhand. If it's under warranty, return it. If/when it finally does die (If you haven't already backed up important stuff that is, you should be doing this now if you suspect it may die soon), take it out of your PC, put it in a tupperware box and put it in the freezer for about an hour. Take it out the freezer, plug it in while it's still really really cold and turn on your PC. It might work, it did for me, and I was able to get my important docs etc; as mine died without ANY warning, I had no chance to backup beforehand.

12-04-2003, 01:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
KamisoriX is a certified SPAM DEMON. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sexyman Island Posts: 10,229 Hellbux: 173,428	When it's clicking next time you gotta ask: Who is it? :dennis:

12-05-2003, 03:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
KamisoriX is a certified SPAM DEMON. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sexyman Island Posts: 10,229 Hellbux: 173,428	hmmmm

12-06-2003, 01:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
KamisoriX is a certified SPAM DEMON. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sexyman Island Posts: 10,229 Hellbux: 173,428	HAHAHA, you are just scared of my Elite Killer Monster minion. :dennis: I tell you a secret: it's not real, just a puppet ;) :P