My hard drive is experiencing some strange noises but I am unsure if the drive is failing. How can I determine if the noises are due to a failing hard drive? By listening to hard disk noises – available as mp3s.
Hard disk noises
I found a library of MP3 recordings from Hitachi that showcase specific hard disk noises. Use these audio samples to determine if your drive is making normal sounds or if it's nearing a catastrophic mechanical failure.