Hdd sounds due to failing hdd

tebbsie

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My hdd is making a sound when the pc is running. I have 2 normal hdds that are nearing the 10 year mark. Funny thing is the pc boots but keeps freezing while it does the beeping sound. No bsod.

Does anyone know what part is failing?? I'm hoping it's the hdd and not anything else.

https://goo.gl/photos/FTWRF6VPPAH8nbHM8

Cheers in advance
 
Solution
Back up the drive immediately, and power down the PC. That sounds like a HDD R/W head is damaged. The drive won't last much longer if that's the case.

Seriously, it may not last through the backup procedure.