On startup, it's making a loud noise as described in the title. Won't then boot up. Holding down Alt won't allow me to select a different drive. Did eventually start up after a few goes, but I've been experiencing weird problems recently, and I'm wondering if the HD is failing. It's all backed up.
Tech Tool deluxe suggests a 'hardware' problem.
Does this sound like imminent failure? Or can the drive be rescued? I will replace if necessary, but if it can be sorted, then it's better for the planet...
In TTD:
Format Check: Failed
Directory Scan: Failed
Volume Structure: Failed
Oh and it's a Mac, btw.
Fanks for any advice, and feel free to post pics of nice buildings if you want to. No reason why it can't be a multi-porpoise thread.
