Clicking Noise coming from iMac.

[iGoogler]

I have an iMac and it is making a constant clicking noise, like twice a second it is clicking (kind of like a slow moving fan sound but a more distinct 'Click'_

What do you think is going on?

 

[BlueRevolution]

Could be the hard drive is dying. Make a backup now if you don't already have one up to date.

 

[iGoogler]

So I restarted my Computer and it made a real loud noise. I think it may be the fan. Or does the HD make that?

 

[BlueRevolution]

No, that sounds more like a fan. Dying hard drives don't make loud noises, just quiet ones.

Of course, if it's the hard drive fan, you could be in danger of a drive failure anyway. They're not generally designed to operate above 60ºC.

 

[iGoogler]

No, that sounds more like a fan. Dying hard drives don't make loud noises, just quiet ones.

Of course, if it's the hard drive fan, you could be in danger of a drive failure anyway. They're not generally designed to operate above 60ºC.

*Sigh* Okay great! That means my documents should be safe =) Apple is already scheduled to fix it tomorrow

Thanks!!