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    Whiny Hard Drive

    Apr 3, 2021

    Question: My hard disk (Seagate 1TB ST31000340AS) has started getting whiny (a very high pitch constant noise). ?Should I start shopping for a new disk now, or do you think it could last a while longer?

    Answer: The bearings might be going bad.

    Back up now. Shop later.

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