Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 click noise

[Didzi]

Hi

I have a Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 400GB ST3400620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM drive that makes a loud click sound approx every 20mins when the computer is idle. The drive comes with the new perpendicular recording technology.

The same sound also occurs instantly if the hard drive as started been defragged.

Anyone else experiencing problems with this particular drive or is it normal due to the new technology?

 

[Didzi]

I formatted the drive and left it switched on and it makes the same noise without an OS installed

I have only had the drive for a few months if that. Would I need to post it back to the store as its under 12 months or would i need to RMA it.

 

[Didzi]

Many thanks for your prompt replies and advice guys
Ill try and obtain an RMA number now