HDD buzz sound

[Daniel294271]

Since 2-3 weeks my HDD is making some strange buzz sound when i'm in a game especially...but in idle sometimes is doing but is a very easy sound.
The HDD is Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB SATA-III 7200 rpm 64MB Caviar Blue.
It has 2 years.

 

[SethS]

Since 2-3 weeks my HDD is making some strange buzz sound when i'm in a game especially...but in idle sometimes is doing but is a very easy sound.
The HDD is Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB SATA-III 7200 rpm 64MB Caviar Blue.
It has 2 years.

Beeping generally means it's dying. since you are experiencing buzzing, chances are, it might be overheating, or is not properly secured down.

 

[Daniel294271]

it is not overheating and it is secured.

 

[D_Know_WD]

Hi there Daniel294271,

Sorry that you are facing some issues with your WD drive. 🙁
It would be a nice idea to back up the most important data stored on the drive before you continue the troubleshooting process.

You can start with just testing the drive with WD's Data Lifeguard Diagnostic tool: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=3fnawU
Another thing you can try is to just attach the drive with different cables to a different port. Make sure that the HDD is making the noise as other components could make it as well.

In case the test fails or you make sure that the HDD is making the abnormal noise after changing the cables and ports, you can contact WD's Support and eventually RMA the drive, if it is under warranty.

WD's Support: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=ScvJEA

Let me know how this goes,
D_Know_WD