how to repair clicking harddrive?
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I had the same problem with my 2.5" hd in my Sony Vaio laptop.\n\nPCG-R505\n\nI just had to install a new hardrive.  It was good though, becuase I was able to get one for easily under $100 and DOUBLE my diskspace.  Check out www.pricescan.com for the best deals!
220870
It would be easier to just replace the unit, there not very expensive and you can do it with a screwdriver and 15 min. of free time.  newegg has very good drives for a reasonable amount.
999068
Try to see if there is some LED (on its front panel) activity. if LED doesn't lit, it seems you've got a dead drive. you could also try to insert a paper clip (straightened) in the manual opening hole, but I don't think this will help, as the tray is already open...\npossible causes: burned tray motor or its driver IC/transistors; fvcked-up gears; power cable not full inserted in its socket; data cable loose (unlikely); close button malfunction (dead/broke).\nif it's only a CD ROM drive, it can be real cheap (less than 20 US$), but if it's a DVD or writer... you can raise up to 120 or more.\n\nMy advice? if nothing works, even if you don't feel comfortable about this, go to your father and tell him. he will understand and appreciate your honesty. and for crying out loud, rest assured he knows things broke eventually. maybe he can replace the $hit drive if it's in warranty.
84928
There is a software called Easy recovery that has tools for testing the mechanical and logical functions of any hard drive.  You need another hard drive if you are going to attemp any data recovery though.  Check the website.
1102383
clean the CD\nalso  and the CD drive with a cleaning disk\nif is does this will all CDs  reinstall the drivers\nif necisarry replace the drive
1169568
First off - if the problem is not mechanical but just that your computer can't read the drive i.e. the thing hic-cups and makes noises but doesn't let you get to the data, then there is a freeware program called PC Inspector File recovery. This works well and I have used it a few times.  If you enter http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htm in the address bar that will take to their site. \nIf the drive is just dead and will not do a thing then I am afraid it will cost money to get back the data. One such company is called Ontrack & the tel. is 0800 243 996 \nGood luck!!!!!!
749504
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in  useful. Try this site, you can get what is required.
674090
open up the cover, unscrew and take the hard drive out
466614
run scandisk and make sure you check the option to scan the surface area for physical damage.  If your computer seems to be running slower and there is a kind of grinding noise coming from the drive, it's probably time to replace it before losing all of your data.
358009
your harddrive has either failed, or needs reseating, if it is removable, take it out and put it back in, and try again, if you get the same message, it is time for the repair shop, unless you can change it yourself
785454
take it to any technician. dont do anything yourself u dont know about. u r facing this problkem b/c it fell down. harddisk is most likely a sensitive equipment. always be careful with it.
338214
Looks like you have done most of the troubleshooting. Call up Dell. They would assist you in probably replacing the drive if the system is within contracts.\n\nBut they might ask you to repeat the steps you carried out and a few more, just to make sure its not the fault with the operating system.\n\nGood Luck!
986463
Run chkdsk with fix error option, it seams hard drive got messed up.
690794
If the drive doesn't have a partition on it then you might need something better than scandisk, like seatools Desktop\n\nhttp://www.seagate.com/support/seatools/\n\nSeatools although it's written by seagate will check any harddrive for bad sectors, or other problems. Download and burn the iso.
965679
im not really sure what the problem is it could be many things. try these tips:\nmake sure that the the drive is pluged in firmly inside the computer.\ntry reinstalling drivers for the device
744897
This sounds like a plug got lose.  Unplug the power cord (and main battery if this is a laptop) then remove the plugs in the drive, and reinsert them.   Then apply power and see if the drive is restored.  \n\nThis is just a shot in the dark, but I have seen this situation on a rare basis. \n\nGood luck
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try doing a system restore