11-14-2013, 01:20 PM
most likely HD dying. Although I have seen CD-Roms do strange stuff where they are on their way out and make odd noises/lockups even though there is no disc in the drive.
Most computers now have diagnostics in the bios or option to boot to diagnostics in the boot menu, I'd run that, or burn an ISO for DFT, which is what I use
If the drive is failing you have LESS than 2 weeks to get your data off before drive dies. DO NOT USE THE COMPUTER AT ALL until you backup then run diagnostics SECOND. Diagnostics, especially thorough ones like DFT advanced test can be the final nail in the coffin for a failing drive. DO NOT continue to operate the computer like nothing has happened, you've been given your warning, take heed.
Also if you have a basic understand of computer setup/bios, I would disable the splash screen logo shit that all manufacters wanna show you, and have you actually show the POST test results. Half the time you hear this noise the drive would have told it its failing the SMART
Make sure you read newegg reviews on replacement harddrives and dont get offbrands. Pretty sure Western DIgital still holds reliability record, but AVOID its 'green' line
Most computers now have diagnostics in the bios or option to boot to diagnostics in the boot menu, I'd run that, or burn an ISO for DFT, which is what I use
If the drive is failing you have LESS than 2 weeks to get your data off before drive dies. DO NOT USE THE COMPUTER AT ALL until you backup then run diagnostics SECOND. Diagnostics, especially thorough ones like DFT advanced test can be the final nail in the coffin for a failing drive. DO NOT continue to operate the computer like nothing has happened, you've been given your warning, take heed.
Also if you have a basic understand of computer setup/bios, I would disable the splash screen logo shit that all manufacters wanna show you, and have you actually show the POST test results. Half the time you hear this noise the drive would have told it its failing the SMART
Make sure you read newegg reviews on replacement harddrives and dont get offbrands. Pretty sure Western DIgital still holds reliability record, but AVOID its 'green' line
[should not have shot the dolphin]