Hard disk clicks - you can do that

If the hard disk of your PC suddenly clicks, this indicates greater damage and you should act quickly. This practical tip shows you what you can do in this case.

Hard disk clicks - possible causes

The following causes can cause the hard disk to click:

• A clacking hard drive can be caused, for example, by the PC falling over.
• It may also have been transported without proper packaging, which is why this damage has occurred.
• Your PC may also have become too hot due to use for too long or another defect.
• However, errors in the firmware of the hard disk can also cause it to click.
• If you have been using the hard drive for several years, the clacking can also be due to age.
• No matter how the clatter came about - you should act quickly so you don't lose your data.
• Below we show you what you should do with a clattering hard drive.

Hard disk clicks - this has to be done

• If the hard drive is still working properly, you should try to back up the data externally.
• For example, you can save your data on an external hard drive or in the cloud so that it is not lost.
• However, if you can no longer access the hard drive, you should contact a specialist for data recovery.
• When installing a new hard drive, make sure that it gets enough fresh air and cannot be damaged by rough handling.