Hard drive clicks (what's going on)?

There's an SSD and an HDD built into my laptop.

The HDD has 1TB and is from HGST.

Sometimes, not often, I hear such a "clicking sound". What does that mean?

The disk runs otherwise perfectly and documents / files can be saved without any problems.

And I once determined the state via the program, which says that the state is "good". Otherwise, CrystalDisk Info says no other errors.

Must I be scared?

If I were you, I would immediately order a new record and make a backup.

These errors were (at least for me) often not detected by programs and a few days or even months later the disk was broken.

So this can take a while for you, but it can happen in the next few days.

Therefore: Buy a new record quickly and make a backup!

But of course only if you are sure that the click comes from the plate. (But is very likely)

Because: no backup, no pity

Of course, my answer now comes across as slightly panicked, but my experience has shown me that this way is often better than having a huge problem afterwards.

HDDs that click are usually either completely defective or will soon be.

Back up all data immediately and then best not to use the hard disk anymore and dispose of it in electronic waste.

If you make regular backups you don't have to be afraid.

If the clicking sound comes when the hard disk goes into standby, then only the read / write head should move into the park position.

Otherwise, there are programs on the manufacturer's side that check the hard drive. B. Also perform a SMART surface scan, which Crystal Disk Info z. B. Doesn't.

Try MiniTool software. Make sure there are red sectors. If so, the hard drive is physically damaged.

Know-how: select data medium; Right click and click on the surface test. (free)

If not, try the following:

it may have to do with the dust. Remove the dirt.
Welsch the connection, cable etc.

Clicking does not necessarily indicate a technical problem with the HDD.

Most of the time, this is even a matter of the lack of power supply so that the HDD constantly restarts and "clicks".

However, as always recommend: Make regular backups (image or file backups, I don't want to go into the differences here as it would go beyond the scope) and you are protected as best as possible even if the HDD dies.