Constant clicking noises

[Andreashoj]

Constant clicking noises from microphone, but when i put my finger on the hard drive it stops. I moved my computer from one place to another and it completely dissapeared. Unfortunately I had no other choise but to put my PC back to its original place, and the clicking noise is back?

 

[Laptop_Nerd]

Hi,

Have you tried checking inside the laptop if the clicking noise is really coming from the HDD or from somewhere else? Here are some test you can do as well.
- First is to open the back of the laptop and check if the HDD is properly seated.
- Try to take it off for a second then put it back in just to make sure it's seated properly.
- Next is to try a different HDD if you have a spare, install Windows in it and observe if you'll have the same problem or not.
- If a different HDD will work that means the problem lies in the old HDD.
- Do also try to uninstall/reinstall the Sound card driver and see if that will work or not.

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hey there, Andreashoj!

I'd strongly recommend you backup your data from the HDD somewhere off-site as soon as possible! Those clicking noises are most probably indicating internal hardware failure. I'd also follow the troubleshooting steps provided by @Laptop_Nerd in order to figure out the source of the issue. I'd also advise you to use the HDD manufacturer's brand-specific diagnostic tool (or a third-party alternative) to test the health and SMART status.

Best of luck & keep us posted!
SuperSoph_WD