New Inspiron hard drive making grinding noise

Yesterday I set up my new Inspiron 530s. I hear a fairly constant, loud grinding noise. I don't think that it is the fan, because I can hear a quiet whirring noise that I think is the fan. What should I do to check/fix this? Thanks!

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shesagordie

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November 2nd, 2007 17:00

bibber1

Run Dell diagnostic's extended test, on the system.

How to run the Dell Diagnostics Utility.

Bev.

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bigggmike

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November 4th, 2007 07:00

Yea run the diagnostics like Bev stated

this happend to me once it kept getting louder and louder

till it went out you might need to get it replaced but dont wait too

long like I did you will lose everything make sure you back it up

now that you can

mike

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bibber1

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November 5th, 2007 16:00

Thanks for the advice. I started running the diagnostics, and while it was running I called tech support. They had me stop the diagnostics, remove the cover of the computer, and unplug the hard drive. The noise stopped when I did that, so they are sending a new hard drive.

shesagordie

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November 5th, 2007 18:00

bibber1

Pleased to hear that the problem is resolved.

Bev.

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