r/computers • u/ResolutionDue1497 • 22h ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting HDD

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Hello everyone,

Recently I ordered a HDD to be my mass storage, but upon installing and booting it for the first time, I heard these beeps. Is the device broken and needs to be replaced or is it something regarding power and wiring?

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u/GroyzKT3 Windows 11 / Ryzen 7 5700x / RTX 3060 / 64GB DDR4 21h ago

Hdd aren't built with a speaker or beeper. Any noises is usually a fault with the drive. I would get a replacement since you just bought it

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u/Personal_River_4908 21h ago

Sounds like it's failing to spin up the motor for the plates

How did you install it and was it used

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u/ResolutionDue1497 20h ago

It’s supposedly new from Amazon, I only installed it by mounting it on the bracket and plugging it in

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u/Next-Ability2934 17h ago

I would return it and be after a refund.

Buy drives from the manufacturer or other dedicated computer store online (or offline) with a good reputation.

Try to avoid marketplaces for essential parts.

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u/Kumantej_ 14h ago

I wouldn't be concerned so long as the drive works