WDC WD20EADS-00R6B0 - sound [ Edited ]

[chetansha]

I am getting some sound on the drive - this the SMART status, can you tell me if everything ok ? WDC WD20EADS-00R6B0 [Deleted]
		ID	Attribute Description	Threshold	Value	Worst	Data	Status
		01	Raw Read Error Rate	51	200	200	0	OK: Value is normal
		03	Spinup Time	21	168	136	8583	OK: Value is normal
		04	Start/Stop Count	0	99	99	1499	OK: Always passes
		05	Reallocated Sector Count	140	200	200	0	OK: Value is normal
		07	Seek Error Rate	0	100	253	0	OK: Always passes
		09	Power-On Time Count	0	96	96	3443	OK: Always passes
		0A	Spinup Retry Count	0	100	100	0	OK: Always passes
		0B	Calibration Retry Count	0	100	253	0	OK: Always passes
		0C	Power Cycle Count	0	100	100	53	OK: Always passes
		C0	Power-Off Retract Count	0	200	200	26	OK: Always passes
		C1	Load/Unload Cycle Count	0	148	148	157209	OK: Always passes
		C2	Temperature	0	118	84	34	OK: Always passes
		C4	Reallocation Event Count	0	200	200	0	OK: Always passes
		C5	Current Pending Sector Count	0	198	198	844	OK: Always passes
		C6	Offline Uncorrectable Sector Count	0	200	200	40	OK: Always passes
		C7	Ultra ATA CRC Error Rate	0	200	200	0	OK: Always passes
		C8	Write Error Rate	0	177	177	4768	OK: Always passes

[Awopero]

Hello Mate,

What type of sound are you getting?

[fzabkar]

I would be concerned by the high raw numbers for Current Pending Sector Count, Offline Uncorrectable Sector Count, and Write Error Rate. I suggest you backup frequently and don't trust this drive with your important data.

The Load/Unload Cycle Count is also very high. It is suggesting that the drive is parking its heads every minute or so.

3443 hours / 157209 counts = 1.31 minutes

http://www.google.com/search?q=3443+hours+/+157209+in+minutes

You may want to consider applying WD's wdidle utility to reduce the autoparking frequency. I'd see whether other people have been successful before trying it, though.

[chetansha]

clicking sound. I am going to play safe and send it for RMA. this is the 2nd time DRIVE B is making funny sounds on my My book world edition 2x2TB.

[barkeater]

I have sent two WD drives back to Newegg for same issue, albeit a different drive WD10EALX.  Awaiting my second replacement.  I suggest rma your drive as that sound is not normal.  Also, be careful applying any utility to the drive unless it is specifically meant for it as it may void your warranty.  If your out of warranty then give it a shot.