Hi Or,
OB>My hard disk is starting to make strange noises. It sounds like
OB>its reading, heavily, for 1 second and then pause for 2. and then
OB>read again.. it happenes everywhere: DOS (with and without cache, any
OB>cache), Linux (on and off X11), and Windows. So I dont think its
OB>related. Its doing it even when not being accessed. Problems ahead?
Most likely. :(
If it's not related to OS then it can only be either 1) something
the controller hardware is doing on its own, or 2) mechanical
vibration, caused by worn bearings/bushes. If this becomes bad
enough it can cause read/write errors and eventually a head-crash.
Since you would be used to 1) since you've had the disk it's obviously
not that... therefore... start doing backups and saving for a new one!
Good luck,
Mike
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