Achilles17
04-05-2005, 02:58 AM
My 74gb raptor always seems to be making this very faint clicking noise whenever the computer is on, even if its totally idle. It sounds like the noise it makes when loading something, but it is quieter and is there all the time. It didnt always make this noise, just started a few days ago. I checked for spyware and viruses, and found nothing (ran spybot, adaware and norton). Also, the indexing service is disabled and off, as is system restore and windows update. I dont understand what it could be, so I have come to the conclusion that the HDD is dying. Is this realistic, because it sure would suck if it is.
I also ran the diagnostic program on WD's website, and it passed both tests (the quick test and the extended test). The power and SATA connectors are fully connected on both ends as well, so thats not it either. Any suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated, and if it is infact dying, an affirmation of my assumption would also be appreciated (although the latter not as much as the former ). Thanks!
EDIT - By the way, I havent noticed any other faults, such as failure to load things or system reboots/crashes. Also, it's not my PSU, 36A on the 12v line is sufficent heh. Just thought I'd post this to rule those two options out.
I also ran the diagnostic program on WD's website, and it passed both tests (the quick test and the extended test). The power and SATA connectors are fully connected on both ends as well, so thats not it either. Any suggestions on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated, and if it is infact dying, an affirmation of my assumption would also be appreciated (although the latter not as much as the former ). Thanks!
EDIT - By the way, I havent noticed any other faults, such as failure to load things or system reboots/crashes. Also, it's not my PSU, 36A on the 12v line is sufficent heh. Just thought I'd post this to rule those two options out.