Every once and a while my HDD makes a strange noise, it is a hard noise to explain but...it is kind of like the noise when the drive shuts down, but it is much loader and shorter. It doesn't sound very good what ever it is. If anyone knows what I am talking about please maybe explain what is happening?
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Maxtor Drive making wierd noise
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Go to the Maxtor website and download their diagnostic utility PowerMax.
You can run any of the first three diagnostic tests as they are non-destructive. If any error messages appear, write them down. It might be wise to plan on an RMA of the drive.
You can run any of the first three diagnostic tests as they are non-destructive. If any error messages appear, write them down. It might be wise to plan on an RMA of the drive.
if you're getting a loud noise, it could be due to your power supply going bust, in which case, your fan will go and then if you don't either replace your fans, power supplies, etc.., your mother board will be fried. best suggestion would be to backup your files and get yourself a new power supply. or else it could simply be your hardware vibrating too much (loose maybe?). also, it could depend on how old your computer is and how often you leave it on....which would help determine whether or not you need to replace some fans or the whole power supply.
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