Hard drive making noise

Rogurzz · Apr 19, 2016

I have a Seagate Barricuda 2TB and its making a sort of grind noise. I tested it with S.M.A.R.T and the result came back as OK. Is this noise normal?

This is the recording of it: https://soundcloud.com/lee-rogers-352669308/voice-0021

Nick_50 · Apr 19, 2016

Has it always made that noise? I would say in general if a HDD wasn't making a noise then it suddenly starts making a noise it isn't good. I would back up any important data while it is still working.

Rogurzz · Apr 19, 2016

Nick_50 :

It's made the noise for about 5 months, it never occurred in my old machine.

Nick_50 · Apr 19, 2016

Rogurzz :

I would be wary of any HDD that makes noises it didn't make when you bought it. How much data is on it? If you can back it up then if it does break at least it won't be too bad.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 19, 2016

They can make some noise an run perfectly fine for a long time , but I would still keep backups and monitor it.

Solandri · Apr 19, 2016

That sounds like normal head seek noise to me. Maybe your old computer had a better insulated case, or the HDD mounts didn't transmit the noise as readily?

Does the HDD make the noise more when it's running a virus scan, less when you've left it idle for a while? Then it's probably just seek noise.

Rogurzz · Apr 19, 2016

should i just backup what i need on my usb stick and just wait for it to die before replacing? I don't have a lot of stuff other than photos and game saves.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 19, 2016

I would backup , your most important files and just monitor it , even when making some noise they can last a long time.

Rogurzz · Apr 19, 2016

ive backed up my stuff. When you say monitor, do you mean look out for sudden clicking noise or use of smart test? I'll run malwarebytes scan to see if it gets louder. My case is a Define R5.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 19, 2016

Run the test once in awhile , if it gets a lot louder then backup and replace.

Rogurzz · Apr 20, 2016

May be a bit weird, but I just bought a surge protector to replace my old powerstrip and my Hard drive doesnt make as much noise anymore. Is this related in any way?

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