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Hard drive clicking sound (imgur.com)

submitted 8 months ago by parachute to c/techsupport

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Hi,

I have a WD 2TB passport that is making this weird clicking sound. I've had it for a while now. Is it time to get a new drive?

https://imgur.com/a/SpZyupL

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[–] Golfnbrew 16 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Clicking is not a good sign for a hard drive. Yup, time to replace.

[–] parachute 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thank you! This is just a backup drive and I have 2 other copies if the data so ill get a new backup drive soon and all should be good. Can you think of any interesting uses for a drive like this now that I cant trust it?

[–] Golfnbrew 2 points 8 months ago

I disassemble and retrieve the magnets, there may be other uses...