The hard drive makes sounds every ten minutes.
The hard drive makes sounds every ten minutes.
Hello. Every ten minutes my computer's HDD starts producing a continuous noise (like the head hitting the side). It's a Seagate Iron Wolf 4TB drive. I returned it and received a replacement, but the issue persists. I've updated the drivers and moved the SATA cable to another port, yet it doesn't work. The only solution seems to be using Disk Management, where the noise stops instantly, but it returns after about ten minutes. I think this could be related to a new installation setting. Also, I recorded the sound. Anyone can assist? Thank you. 20250721_163048.mp4
It seems the system is experiencing issues. Retrieve disk details and check drive health. If problems are found, replace the HDD. Otherwise, it appears normal despite noise. Also, use Crystal Disk Mark to assess performance quality.
I can’t post images directly, but I can guide you through the process. Use CrystalDiskInfo to capture the SMART table from your drive, then share the screenshot here. Regarding your question, if the replacement still makes the same noise, it might indicate a hardware issue rather than just a defective unit—consider checking the drive’s warranty or contacting support for further advice.
Consider turning off APM for this drive. If that fails, switch to another PSU connector and SATA connector. If neither resolves the issue, it might be a software problem or a failing drive.
Harddrives might produce noise while an application accesses SMART information from them. If this happens regularly—every 10 minutes—an app running in the background could refresh at the same interval. It’s possible such software only checks temperatures on various computer components, and when it reads a hard drive’s SMART data, it retrieves that specific information.
Could you check if there’s a feature to look up the app name? Appreciate your help!
Both hard drives were brand new, and after checking their health status, everything looked fine. The silence when I press the button feels abrupt, but it comes back after about ten minutes. It’s really confusing to hear nothing at all, then suddenly it starts again.