Ars Technica

Hard drive noise is driving me nuts

I built a new PC a few months ago. The first thing I noticed was that the seek noise from the hard drive was super loud. I never had that problem with Seagate drives. But I decided to give WD a try ...
CNET

Mac Mini: 'Clunking' noise from hard drive accompanied by brief delay in system response

A number of Mac mini owners are reporting a distinct, periodic noise emanating from the hard drive that is accompanied by a brief pause in system responsiveness. One poster to Apple's Discussion ...
Ars Technica

Hard drive making a noise, is it the death rattle?

Just got a new case last week, and since then, I've noticed that I can hear a noise from my hard drive. Funny thing is, I only hear it when I'm optimizing (defragging) the drive. Sounds like a soft ...
CNET

Mac Mini: 'Clunking' noise from hard drive accompanied by brief delay in system response (#2)

Yesterday we reported on a distinct 'clunking' noise emanating from the Mac mini. Note that some odd noises are part of normal drive operation, and during the first few weeks of operation, some Macs ...