Seagate Free Agent 500 GB HD

[edpkp81]

Seagate Free Agent 500 GB HD Not Working

My Seagate Free Agent 500 GB HD is making a beeping sound and I can hear the drive spinning very slow. Is it toast?

 

[KAB]

Have you powered down the drive? Tried to play back from? Was sleep mode disabled?

 

[allargon]

Did you do anything to modify the drive like keep it running 24/7?

 

[edpkp81]

Sleep mode was disabled. I would unplug when not in use.

 

[porkchp]

Beep

I’m sorry to say this but if you have a beeping sound coming from your Seagate FreeAgent hard drive then it is very likely the motor is seized.

 

[edpkp81]

I’m sorry to say this but if you have a beeping sound coming from your Seagate FreeAgent hard drive then it is very likely the motor is seized.

Needless to say I'm quite disappointed considering it's only 6 months old and I only plugged it in when I was watching something or when transferring. Will be contacting Seagate as I believe it is under warranty for 5 years.

 

[allargon]

Needless to say I'm quite disappointed considering it's only 6 months old and I only plugged it in when I was watching something or when transferring. Will be contacting Seagate as I believe it is under warranty for 5 years.

Yep, but AFAIK you'll lose your data when they send you a reconditioned drive back.

 

[AriesGodofWar]

I thought I would mention, this drive is on sale at Office Depot for $89.99 through 05/31/08. Just ordered one for my father in law for Father's Day. You can get it via both the store and website.