>> I tend to agree with you. >> A friend HD died very soon after making clicking noises a that became a >> little bit like a ping pong ball between the bat and table. >> I think if it is getting worse then it might be wise to act rather >> than wait and watch. > > Well, I think my ass is covered: a) the system is backed-up regularly > to an external Firewire drive via Backup, and b) I've got Apple Care. > This last one is the key determinant, I think: if the drive fails Apple > Care will replace it, but it won't cover me for a precautionary > replacement. So I've probably got to wait until it actually goes.
If it is still under AC why not call them up and ask them ? -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
