Problem with HDD

khmaladzelasha · Jun 12, 2018

Hello my friends ! I have this HDD for a long time (approximately 5 - 6 years ) :
931GB SAMSUNG HD103SJ SCSI Disk Device (SATA )
Lately it started producing some kind of strange noises when starting the windows up and when opening files / tabs , like the one ps1,ps2 or first xbox would produce when spinning the disk. This is some kind of scratching noise, I tried to find the same noise on the internet but could not. The system seems to run slower too , although on a lot of apps(Seatools , Crystaldisk) , which they say check the health of my hdd , it seems my storage is completely fine. Should I consider buying a new one or is there a chance my windows or files on my system are causing this noises/slowliness. Thank you very much in advance,feel free to ask me anything

JaredDM · Jun 12, 2018

If a HDD is making a new noise it didn't make before, it's most likely dying. If you haven't already done so, it's time to backup anything of importance.

khmaladzelasha · Jun 12, 2018

JaredDM :

Any cheap alternatives I can replace it? Or is it wise to get this HDD to a technician who can repair it?

seagate_surfer · Jun 12, 2018

Hello khmaladzelasha, does the sound your HDD make is on the this list? Like previously suggested, a back up plan is essential.

The conventional wisdom by tech experts on backups is known as the 3-2-1 method.

Basically you want:

3 copies of any data you don't want to lose
2 different mediums it's stored on (so 2 different drives in your computer, for example)
1 copy kept offsite, to prevent against disaster.

CaptainCretin · Jun 12, 2018

Before spending money, have you checked it for fragmentation?? I think CrystalDiskInfo shows this; if not download Defragler.

If it is badly fragmented, what you are hearing could be the heads zipping back and forth to read all the file fragments.

khmaladzelasha · Jun 12, 2018

seagate_surfer :

Fujitsu 40gb desktop drive with bad media making scratching noise. <== This is the closest to the noise but less scratchy and less rhythmic , not as regular. It is quiet mostly, but after I open something ( a game for example) it starts t

dextermat · Jun 12, 2018

Hi,

Download hard disk sentinel trial to monitor the health of the hard drive.

khmaladzelasha · Jun 12, 2018

CaptainCretin :

I am sorry , how can I check that? I mean I have the app but dont know how to check it.

khmaladzelasha · Jun 12, 2018

okay so i ran defraggler and 160GB on D disk is fragmented. I ran the program for 1 hour and it only progressed 1 %. So I am screwed I guess.... Any tips ?

seagate_surfer · Jun 12, 2018

Hello khmaladzelasha, the defrag process can be influenced by many factors. Size of drive, level of fragmentation of the information, and the computer itself as this is a Windows application. Give it time.

CaptainCretin · Jun 12, 2018

seagate_surfer :

What size is the drive? There is a fragmentation percentage shown, in the upper pane after the drive has been analysed and not just a total. You have to click on each drive letter and then the "Analyse" button to get the status for that drive.

Defraggler is a lot faster than the built in Windows version, and should have done more than 1% in that time.

The main display gives a Good/Bad drive status, and there is a "Health" tab that will give detailed info on the drives health, as reported by the Smart system.

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