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Hard Drive - Constant Light

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by sc3, 2003/11/03.

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  1. 2003/11/03
    sc3

    sc3 Inactive Thread Starter

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    The light for the hard drive on one of my machines is lit constantly and today it started to make a clicking noise. It's the noise of when your hd stops spinning (I think).

    Anyone know what might cause this?

    Thanks!
     
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    PeteC

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    I have to say that this all sounds rather ominous - the end may be near - of the HD that is :(

    Suggest you back up any important data from that m/c and run a HD diagnosis - should be a program on the manufacturer's web site to do just that.

    Alternatively run scandisk - but don't let it fix errors automatically

    Read this first
     
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  4. 2003/11/04
    giles

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    Hi.

    PeteC said it best.

    You might pop the case and unplug and replug the hdd cable, change to another power plug for the hdd and try it. I've seen a power plug not make good contact and do this.

    Giles
     
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