Hard drive makes noise - what to do?

If your hard drive no longer buzzes quietly, but makes scratchy noises, you should act quickly. In this article, we show you exactly what you can do.

Hard drive scratches? Backup!

The first thing you should do is make a backup of the hard drive.

• If the hard drive scratches, it can quickly break.
• Even if the hard drive is still working, it is still more susceptible to data loss.
• The easiest way to back up the files from your hard drive is to copy all the files to a computer or another HDD. Mirroring the hard drive can be the most useful way. We will show how this works in another practice step.

Replace the scratching hard drive

If your hard drive makes scratching noises, it can suddenly - as mentioned above - suddenly give up or no longer properly store data. It is best to buy a new one and copy your data before it is too late.

Why does the hard drive make noise?

• It is most likely that your hard drive has been subjected to hard knocks. Strong vibrations and shocks can quickly kill hard disks.
• Especially if your hard drive has been around for several years, there may be signs of wear. Since the components of a hard disk move, they are quite susceptible to wear.

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