some Crackling sounds in my external Hard drive

By Ramy, 2 March, 2023

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Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories

Hello all:
I have my G-rade hard desk, it is connected via USB to my mac studio, from about 3 or 4 weeks, i start listening to strange crackling while using the HD, i i think it is stopped when i stop using it, and stop which means do not open files or recording on it.
i did first aid on the HD, and it appears that everything is running smoothly,
so, what can cause this crackling sound? frankly i do not want to send it to a tecnition to fix it, before i can try to find a solution.
so, please, waht are your recommendations and suggestions?
Thanks in advance for your termendus support

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By Pax on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 19:59

it seems that it is dying, better to back up your data before that happens

By Igna Triay on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 19:59

Depending on how long you've had that drive for and how much used you've put it through, it could very well be in its last legs. I don't think there's much you can do at this point, other than getting a new drive. However if you haven't had this drive for long, something else could be the problem of the crackling sound.

By Ramy on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 19:59

It is working for more than 8 years. recording music and data storage.
so, should i stop using it or what?