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my hard drive is making a loud noise?
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i will plus rep whoever gives the most helpful answer, my computer has been making a horrible noise i personally thought something was stuck in the fan but when i unplugged the hard drive the noise stopped is there any way to fix this?
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If it's a clicky sound then not really much you can do.

All mechanical HDD's will have it at some point.

What is the drive model and capacity?
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The noise could just the hard drive booting up when it gets used, that is if it's your secondary drive.

If not then it could be a sign that the HDD is starting to fail.

If you know the make and model of your HDD then [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] might help you find out what the noise exactly is.
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A HDD making any unusual noise such as clicking or grinding is usually a sign of it dying. Backup everything you want to keep on it and replace it. If the drive is under warranty then you will want to get a replacement through that. If not when it fails take it out of your PC smash it in with a hammer and dump it in the bin.
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