Recent content by hohanos

Hello, I believe my laptop is acting up. This is a followup from my question here: https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/laptop-toshiba-hdd-clicking-sounds-cont.2574719/ I could not get any feedback there, so I am starting to suspect it is power related. I have some questions: 1. Can a power...

Hello, this is a follow up thread from this one: https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/toshiba-hdd-clicking-sound.2574614/ Today, I have tried connecting my external My Book drive to backup my stuff just in case something happens. To my surprise, my externally powered drive started clicking...

Thanks for the information guys. It is much appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question, mikeymikec. I tried copying a large file and two times when the HDD was maxed at read, I did not hear a single click. I saw the LED for the HDD always flashing at 90%. As soon as the transfer finished (a few seconds after it was done), I...

Hello, I have had my laptop for over 5 five years. I have replaced the HDD 3 years ago. I have just noticed that the HDD makes an audible ticking sound when it is writing, mainly. For example, the ticking happens every 3-15 seconds when I am downloading something. It also does clicks (less...