HDD clicking


  1. Posts : 40
    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium
       #1

    HDD clicking


    its an external drive when i plug it in it clicks 3x & nothing shows up in my computer, is it dead?
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  2. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    It certainly sounds like it (no pun intended)...I've had similar happen on many occasions

    Might be time to get a new 1 i'm afraid
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  3. Posts : 69
    Windows 7 professional x86/
       #3

    Heads have gone. Time to buy a new one.
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  4. Posts : 8,375
    W7 Ultimate x64/W10 Pro x64/W11 Pro Triple Boot - Main PC W7 Remote PC Micro ATX W7 Pro x64/W11 Pro
       #4

    The arm slaps up against the drive spindle routine! DOA! Once that arm goes kiss the drive bye bye!

    If you are hearing a constinuous clicking sound that would be the main indicator of a failed drive needing replacement. Other drives can fail without making a peep while the tick ... tick ...tick ...tick sounds are the one universal indicator for a mechanical failure with no repair options.

    Hopefully you won't be losing anything important. If the drive was just bought new return it immediately for a refund or replacement.
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