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Whiny Hard Drive
Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 2026157 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Problem
My hard disk (Seagate 1TB ST31000340AS) has started getting whiny (a very high pitch constant noise). Should I start shopping for a new disk now, or do you think it could last a while longer?
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Fix for: Whiny Hard Drive
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The bearings might be going bad. Back up now. Shop later.
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