Hard drive beeps, buzzes, squeaks - what to do?
- First of all, you should back up your data externally. The hard disk depending on the case, in 5 minutes or in 5 years, broken. Move all important files to a USB Stick, an external hard drive or download the files in a Cloud storage high.
- You want to use the hard drive and you should be able to find also according to the instructions in the next paragraph, no solution, perform a regular Backup.
Hard drive beeps and squeaks
Hard drive makes loud noises - that can help
- If the hard drive or the whole Computer is still in the period of the manufacturer warranty, so make sure to leave a repair. The following steps are required only if the warranty is already expired.
- With the free Tools HDDScan and CrystalDiskInfo allows you to your hard drive through its paces. With a little luck, you know the reason for the Defect.
- Turn off your Computer and disconnect it from the power. Unscrew the unit and remove the plug-in connection of the hard disk. You blow any dust from the contacts and connect the hard drive again.
- Connect the hard drive, if possible, to another Computer. Under the circumstances, the hard drive is not recognized by the BIOS, and tried the operation again and again to perform. A re-install of Windows can help here, provided that the sounds only occur at Start-up.
Hard disk for problems to expand
In the next practical tip we show you how to make a internal hard drive external make use of. Everything on the topic of Must-Haves around the hard disks we have in another article summarized.
