15" PowerBook HDD clicking

[jbarley]

Just noticed this starting this evening, 1 single click every few seconds.
Guess I know what needs to be done, not looking forward to opening it up though.🙁

 

[Gamer9430]

If it's still working even though it's clicking, try to recover some data off of it first. Once it's opened, it's fate is sealed, it will be forever broken...

 

[catzilla]

Opening a 15 isn't that bad.

 

[jbarley]

Probably should consider an SSD for the replacement, been reading here on the forum about using cheaper alternatives (mSata?).
Anyone with experience care to help get me stated in the right direction?
Maybe eBay links to the proper units...

 

[bunnspecial]

Both my 15 and 17" have these SSDs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321620111917?_trksid=p2059210.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

in these enclosures

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321612695170?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[jbarley]

Both my 15 and 17" have these SSDs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321620111917?_trksid=p2059210.m2748.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

in these enclosures

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321612695170?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Thanks, this is the info I need, I notice the SSD link you supplied is sold, so would something like this work?

 

[bunnspecial]

Here's the updated auction from that seller. I have no connection, other than being a happy customer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toshiba-mSA...?pt=US_Solid_State_Drives&hash=item35e6c7e43c

The one you linked to is-I think-the same drive. These do have a finite life, though, and for the price difference my preference is for a new drive.

 

[weckart]

Try to buy new unless you only plan for occasional use. TRIM won't work over IDE and newer drives have more aggressive garbage collection.
Drives with more generous overprovisioning might be a better bet with older systems and OSes.

 

[jbarley]

Just an update to my 15" PowerBook HDD clicking issue.
I managed to replace the drive before any data loss, even though the "clicking" was getting much worse.
It now has an OWC Legacy SSD and is it ever a joy to use, fast, cool and quiet.
The installation was interesting, what with bifocals and arthritic fingers, but I managed.

 

[Gamer9430]

Glad to hear!