Help-Hdd random boot downs

MadMacs · 4 Oct 2006 at 10:15

Hey, I have an 80gb hard drive (so not a lot) and for some reason recently it seems to just boot down for no apparent reason, then when it boots back up again my pc freezez (When I say boot down, I hear this noice that sounds like the hard drive cutting out then starting up again) the pc itself doesn't reboot it just stays as it is untill it boots up then like a say it freezez my pc. :confused:

Is this an overheating problem. Or is it more serious, :mad:

thanks for your help!

sja360 · 4 Oct 2006 at 13:50

what make/model of hdd is it?
perhaps try downloading the manufactures diagnostic tools and run a check on the drive?

smids · 4 Oct 2006 at 14:10

Is it a WD? I used to have a 150GB raptor that did this. I RMA'ed for a new one which didn't.

Dr_Evil · 4 Oct 2006 at 14:14

Could it be possible that you have the option "turn off hard disks" set in the windows power options ?

smids · 4 Oct 2006 at 14:27

Dr_Evil said:
Could it be possible that you have the option "turn off hard disks" set in the windows power options ?

That behaviour is more symptomatic of dodgy disk as even if you power down disks, Windows knows about the powering down and won't freeze, it will only be delayed by 5 seconds or so. Of course, it makes sense to rule this out though.

Dr_Evil · 4 Oct 2006 at 14:30

I've had a case where windows froze after the HD was powered down by power mgmt. When i turned this option off (HD to remain powered on always) the problem was solved.

MadMacs · 4 Oct 2006 at 16:21

Yes the hard drive is WD (WDC WD800BB-OOFJAO) And in power options it is already set to never turn off! :confused: