Hard Drive Making Grinding Noise

Question

I just recently purchased a Dell Dimension 4700 and whenever I turn the computer on or run any sort of applications (such as Microsoft Word, Internet, etc.) it will make a loud grinding noise.  Is this normal?  Some friends have told me yes and no.  I just broght the computer a week ago, and it has made the grinding noise ever since.   Any advice is greatly appreciated.   Thanks!

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

suike76,   Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.   It is normal for computers to sometime make a grinding noise.

shesagordie · Answer

suike76.   Try using Dell diagnostics to check the hard drive for any signs of failure.   Bev.

KO cape · Answer

You have 21 days from date of invoice to have it replaced with a new one. I dont think a loud gringing noise is normal

suike76 · Answer

thanks everyone for your help. I will definitely contact dell.

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