The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/derek099 on 2024-12-24 04:33:24.

Hi everybody, I just bought an Ultrastar HC520 from Western Digital via a company that renew them. When I first plugged it I noticed that It was making a clicking noise every 4-5 sec and sometimes a grinding noise which was for me a dead drive.

But when I searched online I’ve seen that these drives can do that. I am still not sure about it, I would like to get your opinion on it before replacing it. Thanks a lot!

Here is a link to the sound: https://voca.ro/1c97JyQPR3b3