While diagnosing a computer, you hear a repetitive clicking noise emanating from the case. What does this symptom most commonly represent in the context of troubleshooting?
Hard disk drive nearing mechanical failure
Malfunction in the power supply causing electrical clicks
Repetitive clicking noises from within a computer case often stem from a hard disk drive experiencing a 'click of death'. This is a distinct indicator of a severe malfunction related to the HDD's read/write heads or disk platters. While fans and optical drives can also create noise, such a specific clicking pattern is characteristic of HDD failures.
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