PC randomly shut down, clicking noise coming from UPS

[ShrekJesus420]

So a few minutes ago, my PC shut down, and my UPS started clicking like a damn Geiger counter. My PC was the only thing that shut down that was connected to the UPS. I listened as it shut down to see if the clicking was a bad HDD, but it was definitely the UPS. I'm worried if this affected my hardware or my UPS at all, and if it affected the UPS do I need to get a new one? Thanks.

 

[Anaandrew01]

Are you sure the clicking noise is not from the HDD. The clicking sound could be your power supply. The clicking noise could be due to either a fan, hard disk, floppy or CD drive (when in use). But f it's the hard disk your data needs to be backed up.

 

[kanewolf]

Does you UPS have a self test button? Plug your PC into a regular wall outlet temporarily and try the self test button. If your UPS is more than 3 years old, you could need to replace the battery.

 

[ShrekJesus420]

Forgot about this thread, ended up replacing the UPS and no problems since! The sound in question was VERY clearly coming from the UPS.

 

[GR1M_ZA]

Sounds like you overloaded the UPS. Maybe had to much equipment plugged into it?

 

[ShrekJesus420]

No, it was a simple as a battery failure. The sound I was hearing was apparently a measure taken by the manufacturer to notify you that the battery needed to be disposed of.