On 3 Dec 2004, at 11:34, Malcolm Cornelius wrote:
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 ?
Well I spoke to Gordon Harwoods (please not another GH thread....) this morning - I bought the PB there & (later) the Apple Care policy. And they confirm that the drive wold be replaceable.
Actually, their techie noted that his PB also clicks, esp when restarted or woken up, and he didn't seem too worried about it....
Tom
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