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Thread ID: 80622	2007-06-29 12:45:00	HDD makes 3 consecutive rattling noises every 4 seconds or so....bad sign?	qazwsxokmijn (102)	Press F1

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564417	2007-06-29 12:45:00	The 3 consecutive rattling noises last for about 2 seconds. Then, after 4 - 8 seconds, it does the 3 consecutive rattling noises again. The noise is not loud, but it is quite noticeable when nothing else is making a noise. Is this a bad sign? EDIT: Make that 4 or 5 consecutive rattling noises	qazwsxokmijn (102)
564418	2007-06-29 12:57:00	Could be, before you lose all your data, remember to backup.	jaycom (12478)
564419	2007-06-29 13:44:00	To be on the safe side, I would say very very bad. I assume you've got backup's of everything otherwise this would be a very good time to learn how to do so:D	beeswax34 (63)
564420	2007-06-29 13:45:00	It could be anything including a screw that holds the drive in the bay coming loose from vibrations.	apsattv (7406)
564421	2007-06-29 13:48:00	Backup Now! would be a good idea :) (just in case)	stu161204 (123)
564422	2007-06-29 14:46:00	check SMART status, see if there's anything odd...	Agent_24 (57)
564423	2007-06-29 20:08:00	Yes. Bad.	pctek (84)
564424	2007-06-29 20:35:00	Well, I'm going to have to backup then. Have to check all the screws as well then. How can I check the SMART status? Any free softwares?	qazwsxokmijn (102)
564425	2007-06-29 20:40:00	How can I check the SMART status? Any free softwares?IMO ANY noise that a HDD makes that is not usual is cause for alarm and backup and RMA it (if it is still under warranty) Speedfan (www.almico.com) can	The_End_Of_Reality (334)
564426	2007-06-29 22:44:00	Backup now, before you do any testing or whatever. IIRC Smart has to be enabled (via CMOS (did I get it right johnd ?? :p)) which will require a reboot. The harddrive MAY not be wanting to boot anymore	Myth (110)
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