A grinding noise coming from a HDD is a sure indication that the drive is failing and needs to be tended to. At the first sign of this, data should be backed up and the drive replaced.
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What causes a grinding noise in an HDD?
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What should I do if my HDD shows signs of failure besides a grinding noise?