G73jh Noise and HardDisk problem

i have a problem just like this
Computer noise - YouTube

and most people say that it is HardDisk, my g73 is like 1 year and 1 month now, no more RMA, im planning to replace it,

1. can anyone give a me a good Brand for a replacement of it?

2. if i replace it, whats the method to clean install? or do just like this? http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...lk-through-doing-clean-windows-7-install.html

 

It does sound like the hard disk is indeed crapping out on ya. If it is not a Best Buy unit, you probably have the two years warranty though.

Good HDDs to replace the one you have: WD scorpio black 500 or 750GB
Hitachi 7K750

Use the method in the link you posted, it'll work like a charm. Oh and if you can, stop using the computer aside from backing everything up yesterday if you get my meaning.

 

its bestbuy , now i hate now bestbuy on buying notebooks,

anyway back to the topic, is the WD SCORPIO BLACK 500 will fit to the slot on the g73? coz im planning to buy this weekend coz i notice that when i open a folder in my g73 its so slow compare to my brothers g73

 

The G73 can fit any 2.5" HDD, including the fat ones and the scorpio black is standard size so it'll fit for sure, use the caddy that housed the dying drive. The WD black will be audible, but offers the best performance. The 7K750 is marginally slower but much more quiet.

I'll say this again just in case, back up all your data now if you haven't done so already. Once the drive dies for good, there is no getting that data back aside from employing a data recovery service and you're talking costs in the thousands of $.

 

thanks, REPS FOR YOU MEN

 

BACK EVERYTHING UP IMMEDIATLY. If you manage to start the computer and access the files, do not turn it off till you backed up everything you need. That harddrive is ruined. I'm surprised it boots at all really.

 

its like 1 month like that, should i buy ssd or hdd. is it the same when doing a fresh install for ssd and hdd

 

Doing a clean install would be the same, if you have the money for it, i'd get a 128GB SSD + a 500 or 750GB drive. You'll probably need caddy for the second hard drive too.

Caddies that fit:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...m/545115-found-alternate-g73-drive-caddy.html

Hard Drive Caddy

 

so all games should be installed on ssD? for better performance.. or i should include the whole OS on SSD?

 

The only thing the SSD will improve in games is loading times. Steam should go on the HDD, you could squeeze one or two games on the SSD, but depending on the size of your game library it might not be feasible to install all games on the SSD.

Having the OS and your office and productivity programs on the SSD will give a fresh snappy feel to your system. I absolutely love the fact that when i use my laptop for university work, i can load all my apps instantly after entering the desktop and start working right away. There is no more waiting for something when i want to use the laptop for work, not that there was much waiting before, but it still feels better. I had my mother bring over her T420 yesterday so i could get a few things up to date/installed and working for her and it felt like it took forever to get everything started after i booted up the computer. A SSD is not something you'll miss until you have one and it is taken away form you. If money is a concern, go for a reliable fast HDD.

 

thanks !! reps again for you