'Clunking' hard drive!!

steven_lufc

steven_lufc

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Hi there

Over the last few weeks my hard drive has started to make awful 'clunking' noises. It started out every so often but is getting progressively worse - when i was using toast today it was almost every second, but also happens overnight when nothing is going on. My iMac is only just over 1year old (so out of warranty - perfect timing!!)

Could anyone tell me what the problem is and if it means I need a new drive! I don't use it for any intensive work so I would expect it to last more than a year. If I do need a new drive - any recommendations?


600MHz Power PC G3 iMac
256Mb RAM
40Gb Hard drive
10.2.5
 
ever tried repairing and then defragmenting your drive with an app like diskwarrior or techtool pro or even drive 10? badly fragmented disks make a lot of noise and are literally wearing themselves out in the process.
 
Thanks...

never thought of doing that as I thought it sounded like an actual physical problem with the hardware.

Will try drive 10 now

thanks for your help..will let you know
 
No..still makes the noises after running drive 10!! Resigned to the fact that I'm gonna have to put my hand in my pocket!!

Thanks anyway :)
 
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