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    Lenovo f309 uhd 1tb external hard disk clicking sounds?? Are they the clicks of death?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wyvernV2, Jan 6, 2018.

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    So yeah, as the title suggests i own a lenovo uhd 1tb f309 external harddrive,
    I mainly use it to see some video lectures stored on it(hardly taking 500gb).
    And now sometimes clicking sound comes from it, they are very rare, like 3 clicking sounds per 30 minutes.
    Is my hard drive faulty? Or its just normal? It is covered in warranty, and when i went to lenovo service centre, they told me to come when my HDD FAILS!! I dont feel that very prompt though.

    Tags: @Mr. Fox @Falkentyne @Vasudev
     
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    See what CrystalDisk Info says or even try Lenovo utility to set higher spindown time. I believe its an issue with too much lower spindown time and any small load or R/W will cause the drive to spin-up again. And its a laptop or 2.5" drive with 5400rpm.
     
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    I used EaseUs software, and as per it there is no errors, and with any software the spindowntime cant be changed as it is a external hard drive, which has to be connected via a usb port :).

    I am really angry at this hard disk now, it has geiven me more trouble then my chemistry Home work. :p
     
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    That is Windows chkdsk and not SMART readings. Use CrystalDisk Info or HD Sentinel.
    Organic or inorganic chem?
    I can be of little help in Physics.
     
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    Yeah, the health bar in crystaldisk shows "Good".
    And PMed you about physics ;)
     
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