External HD Dead?

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Hey all,

I have this external hard drive...

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When I insert the cable into the back and then into the USB on my computer - the light glows but it doesn't show in My Computer and it makes an unusual sound...

Unusual Sound

I've tried Scanning For New Hardware but it doesn't find anything new :(

What do you think?

Thanks,
Marky
 
Certainly doesn't sound healthy. Repeated scraping and clicking like that is usually the sign of a dead or dying drive.
 
is it a 2.5" drive? My 2.5" drive sounds like this where some computers dont provide enough power on the USB ports so I have to plug in the additional usb connector.

*edit* actually I just re-listened to the noise with my speakers up a bit more and I dont think it sounds the same.
 
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