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Weird sound from Computer

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/weird-sound-from-computer.64862/

patkim
patkim Original post #1
Aug 6, 2007 at 9:09 PM
Off lately I find that some component of my PC (I suspect it to be HDD) randomly gives a ‘Ghrrrr’ sound as if something is suddenly & violently spinning for a few seconds.
This lasts only for a few seconds and then stops.

Apparently nothing seems to be wrong with PC in terms of speed, access etc
I just wonder what it could be and if it’s HDD what would it indicate.
As such I have Seagate 80 GB PATA around 2.5 years old and functioning well.
Cool G5
Cool G5 #2
Aug 6, 2007 at 10:40 PM
It mostly indicates Hard disk problem.
Immediately backup your data,it could fail anytime.
Get your harddisk serviced or buy a new one.
S
sashijoseph #3
Aug 8, 2007 at 12:19 AM
Apart from the HDD,a cabinet fan or even the cpu fan(less chance) may be breathing/spinning it's last.Open the case and confirm.
But HDD's chances are more.